Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT40 · Larne
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT49 · Limavady
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Larne has less crime — 50 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.
Limavady saw somewhat more crime than Larne in February 2026 (69 vs 50 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Larne sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Limavady has more Shoplifting (18). 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, Larne recorded fewer crimes than Limavady — 50 vs 69 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Larne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Larne saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Limavady had more Shoplifting. Overall, Larne recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 69).