Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT47 · Derry
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT39 · Newtownabbey
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Derry has less crime — 4 vs 42 incidents in February 2026.
Newtownabbey recorded substantially more crime than Derry in February 2026 — 42 incidents compared to 4, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derry sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Newtownabbey has more Drugs (3). 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 Newtownabbey — 4 vs 42 incidents. That is 90% 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 Newtownabbey had more Drugs. Overall, Derry recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 42).