Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT24 · Down
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT45 · Magherafelt
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Down has less crime — 4 vs 8 incidents in April 2026.
Magherafelt recorded notably higher crime than Down in April 2026 — 8 vs 4 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Down sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Magherafelt has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Down recorded fewer crimes than Magherafelt — 4 vs 8 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Down is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Down saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Magherafelt had more Drugs. Overall, Down recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 8).