Craigavon vs Magherafelt — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Craigavon

BT65 · Craigavon

66

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Shoplifting6

Magherafelt

BT46 · Magherafelt

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1
  • Other theft1
  • Other crime1

Magherafelt has less crime — 3 vs 66 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Craigavon recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in February 2026 — 66 incidents compared to 3, a 22.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24) and Violence & sexual offences (18), while Magherafelt has more Burglary (1) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Craigavon or Magherafelt safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Craigavon — 3 vs 66 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Craigavon and Magherafelt?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Craigavon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences while Magherafelt had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 66).

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