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

BT39 · Newtownabbey

41

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft2

Newtownabbey has less crime — 41 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Larne recorded notably higher crime than Newtownabbey in April 2026 — 102 vs 41 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Larne sees higher rates of Drugs (9), while Newtownabbey has more Other theft (2). 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 — 41 vs 102 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Larne saw higher rates of Drugs while Newtownabbey had more Other theft. Overall, Newtownabbey recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 102).

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