Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT47 · Derry
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT66 · Craigavon
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Derry has less crime — 4 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Lurgan recorded substantially more crime than Derry in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 4, a 44.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derry sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Lurgan has more Violence & sexual offences (67). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Derry recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 4 vs 177 incidents. That is 98% 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 Lurgan had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Derry recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 177).