Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT16 · Castlereagh
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT33 · Down
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dundonald has less crime — 83 vs 91 incidents in April 2026.
Dundonald and Newcastle recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 83 and 91 incidents respectively. 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, Dundonald recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle — 83 vs 91 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Dundonald is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Dundonald's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (24 incidents) while Newcastle's was Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.