Larne vs Newcastle — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Larne

BT40 · Larne

50

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Newcastle

BT33 · Down

58

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Larne has less crime — 50 vs 58 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle saw somewhat more crime than Larne in February 2026 (58 vs 50 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 Larne or Newcastle safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Larne recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle — 50 vs 58 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Larne is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Larne's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (18 incidents) while Newcastle's was Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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