Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT24 · Down
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT41 · Antrim
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Down has less crime — 4 vs 5 incidents in April 2026.
Mill Town saw somewhat more crime than Down in April 2026 (5 vs 4 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Down sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Mill Town has more Shoplifting (3) and Weapons possession (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 Mill Town — 4 vs 5 incidents. That is 20% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Mill Town had more Shoplifting and Weapons possession. Overall, Down recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 5).