Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT21 · Ards
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT18 · North Down
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Donaghadee has less crime — 30 vs 34 incidents in April 2026.
Donaghadee and Holywood recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 30 and 34 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Anti-social behaviour dominating in each. 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 Holywood — 30 vs 34 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Donaghadee is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Donaghadee recorded 19 incidents of this type vs 17 in Holywood. Total crime levels were broadly similar.