Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT21 · Ards
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT30 · Down
87
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Donaghadee has less crime — 30 vs 87 incidents in April 2026.
Downpatrick recorded substantially more crime than Donaghadee in April 2026 — 87 incidents compared to 30, a 2.9x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Donaghadee recorded fewer crimes than Downpatrick — 30 vs 87 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Donaghadee is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Donaghadee's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) while Downpatrick's was Violence & sexual offences (25 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.