Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT21 · Ards
36
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT49 · Limavady
107
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Donaghadee has less crime — 36 vs 107 incidents in March 2026.
Limavady recorded substantially more crime than Donaghadee in March 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 36, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Donaghadee sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Limavady has more Shoplifting (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Donaghadee recorded fewer crimes than Limavady — 36 vs 107 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Donaghadee is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Donaghadee saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Limavady had more Shoplifting. Overall, Donaghadee recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 107).