Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT18 · North Down
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT33 · Down
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holywood has less crime — 42 vs 58 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle saw somewhat more crime than Holywood in February 2026 (58 vs 42 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle — 42 vs 58 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Holywood is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Holywood's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (15 incidents) while Newcastle's was Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.