Larne vs Newtownabbey — 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

Newtownabbey

BT36 · Newtownabbey

62

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Drugs5

Newtownabbey has less crime — 62 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Larne recorded notably higher crime than Newtownabbey in April 2026 — 102 vs 62 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Anti-social behaviour dominating in each. 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 Newtownabbey safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newtownabbey recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 62 vs 102 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Larne recorded 45 incidents of this type vs 27 in Newtownabbey. Overall, Newtownabbey had fewer total crimes (62 vs 102).

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