Larne vs Limavady — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Larne

BT40 · Larne

102

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Drugs9

Limavady

BT49 · Limavady

92

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Limavady has less crime — 92 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Larne and Limavady recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 102 and 92 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Larne sees higher rates of Drugs (9), while Limavady has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Larne or Limavady safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Limavady recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 92 vs 102 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Limavady is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Larne and Limavady?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Larne saw higher rates of Drugs while Limavady had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Limavady recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 102).

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