Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT18 · North Down
37
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT48 · Derry
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Holywood has less crime — 37 vs 278 incidents in March 2026.
Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Holywood in March 2026 — 278 incidents compared to 37, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holywood sees higher rates of Drugs (4), while Londonderry has more Criminal damage & arson (32). Holywood is below the national average while Londonderry is above, making Holywood the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 37 vs 278 incidents. That is 87% 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 Londonderry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Holywood recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 278).