Holywood vs Newcastle — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Holywood

BT18 · North Down

34

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Newcastle

BT33 · Down

91

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Criminal damage & arson4

Holywood has less crime — 34 vs 91 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle recorded substantially more crime than Holywood in April 2026 — 91 incidents compared to 34, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Newcastle records significantly more (46 vs 17 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holywood or Newcastle safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle — 34 vs 91 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Holywood is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Holywood and Newcastle?

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Holywood recorded 17 incidents of this type vs 46 in Newcastle. Overall, Holywood had fewer total crimes (34 vs 91).

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