Derry vs Larne — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Derry

BT47 · Derry

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Larne

BT40 · Larne

102

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Drugs9

Derry has less crime — 5 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Larne recorded substantially more crime than Derry in April 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 5, a 20.4x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Larne records significantly more (45 vs 4 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Derry or Larne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Derry recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 5 vs 102 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Derry is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Derry and Larne?

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Derry recorded 4 incidents of this type vs 45 in Larne. Overall, Derry had fewer total crimes (5 vs 102).

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