Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT21 · Ards
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT48 · Derry
256
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Donaghadee has less crime — 30 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.
Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Donaghadee in April 2026 — 256 incidents compared to 30, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Donaghadee sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Londonderry has more Shoplifting (23). Donaghadee is below the national average while Londonderry is above, making Donaghadee the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Donaghadee recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 30 vs 256 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Donaghadee is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Donaghadee saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Londonderry had more Shoplifting. Overall, Donaghadee recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 256).