Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT24 · Down
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT18 · North Down
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Down has less crime — 1 vs 42 incidents in February 2026.
Holywood recorded substantially more crime than Down in February 2026 — 42 incidents compared to 1, a 42.0x 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, Down recorded fewer crimes than Holywood — 1 vs 42 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Down is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Down's top crime category was Criminal damage & arson (1 incidents) while Holywood's was Violence & sexual offences (15 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.