Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT16 · Castlereagh
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT18 · North Down
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holywood has less crime — 34 vs 83 incidents in April 2026.
Dundonald recorded notably higher crime than Holywood in April 2026 — 83 vs 34 incidents. 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, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Dundonald — 34 vs 83 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Holywood is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Dundonald's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (24 incidents) while Holywood's was Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.