Down vs Larne — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Down

BT24 · Down

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Larne

BT40 · Larne

102

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Drugs9

Down has less crime — 4 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Larne recorded substantially more crime than Down in April 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 4, a 25.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Down sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Larne has more Drugs (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Down or Larne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Down recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 4 vs 102 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Down is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Down and Larne?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Down saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Larne had more Drugs. Overall, Down recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 102).

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