Down vs Omagh — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Down

BT24 · Down

5

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary4
  • Other theft1

Omagh

BT78 · Omagh

2

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1
  • Other crime1

Omagh has less crime — 2 vs 5 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Down recorded substantially more crime than Omagh in March 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 2, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Down sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Omagh has more Other crime (1). 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 Omagh safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Omagh recorded fewer crimes than Down — 2 vs 5 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Omagh is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Down saw higher rates of Burglary while Omagh had more Other crime. Overall, Omagh recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 5).

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