Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT21 · Ards
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT36 · Newtownabbey
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Donaghadee has less crime — 25 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Newtownabbey recorded substantially more crime than Donaghadee in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 25, a 3.4x difference. 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 Newtownabbey — 25 vs 85 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Donaghadee is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Donaghadee's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) while Newtownabbey's was Violence & sexual offences (32 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.