Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT18 · North Down
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT45 · Magherafelt
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 8 vs 34 incidents in April 2026.
Holywood recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 34 incidents compared to 8, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holywood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Magherafelt has more Drugs (1). 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, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Holywood — 8 vs 34 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Holywood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Magherafelt had more Drugs. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 34).