Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT30 · Down
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT45 · Magherafelt
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 13 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Downpatrick recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in February 2026 — 67 incidents compared to 13, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Downpatrick sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Magherafelt has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Downpatrick — 13 vs 67 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 67).