Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT30 · Down
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT48 · Derry
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Downpatrick has less crime — 67 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Downpatrick in February 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 67, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Downpatrick sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Londonderry has more Other theft (17). Downpatrick is below the national average while Londonderry is above, making Downpatrick the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Downpatrick recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 67 vs 222 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Downpatrick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Downpatrick saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Londonderry had more Other theft. Overall, Downpatrick recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 222).