Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT67 · Craigavon
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT48 · Derry
256
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Craigavon has less crime — 3 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.
Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in April 2026 — 256 incidents compared to 3, a 85.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Londonderry has more Anti-social behaviour (88) and Shoplifting (23). Craigavon is below the national average while Londonderry is above, making Craigavon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 3 vs 256 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Craigavon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Londonderry had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Craigavon recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 256).