Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT18 · North Down
37
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT49 · Limavady
107
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Holywood has less crime — 37 vs 107 incidents in March 2026.
Limavady recorded substantially more crime than Holywood in March 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 37, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holywood sees higher rates of Drugs (4), while Limavady has more Shoplifting (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Limavady — 37 vs 107 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Holywood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Holywood saw higher rates of Drugs while Limavady had more Shoplifting. Overall, Holywood recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 107).