Larne vs Londonderry — 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

Londonderry

BT48 · Derry

256

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences93
  • Anti-social behaviour88
  • Shoplifting23

Larne has less crime — 102 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Larne in April 2026 — 256 incidents compared to 102, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Larne sees higher rates of Drugs (9), while Londonderry has more Shoplifting (23). Larne is below the national average while Londonderry is above, making Larne the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Larne or Londonderry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Larne recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 102 vs 256 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Larne is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Larne saw higher rates of Drugs while Londonderry had more Shoplifting. Overall, Larne recorded fewer total crimes (102 vs 256).

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