Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT21 · Ards
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT16 · Castlereagh
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Donaghadee has less crime — 25 vs 57 incidents in February 2026.
Dundonald recorded notably higher crime than Donaghadee in February 2026 — 57 vs 25 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Donaghadee sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Dundonald 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, Donaghadee recorded fewer crimes than Dundonald — 25 vs 57 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Donaghadee is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Donaghadee saw higher rates of Other crime while Dundonald had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Donaghadee recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 57).