Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT65 · Craigavon
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT40 · Larne
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Larne has less crime — 50 vs 66 incidents in February 2026.
Craigavon saw somewhat more crime than Larne in February 2026 (66 vs 50 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Larne has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Larne recorded fewer crimes than Craigavon — 50 vs 66 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Larne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Craigavon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Larne had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Larne recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 66).