Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT47 · Derry
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT40 · Larne
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Derry has less crime — 4 vs 50 incidents in February 2026.
Larne recorded substantially more crime than Derry in February 2026 — 50 incidents compared to 4, a 12.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derry sees higher rates of Public order (1), 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, Derry recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 4 vs 50 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Derry is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Derry saw higher rates of Public order while Larne had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Derry recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 50).