Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT40 · Larne
102
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Larne has less crime — 102 vs 124 incidents in April 2026.
Whiteabbey saw somewhat more crime than Larne in April 2026 (124 vs 102 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Larne sees higher rates of Drugs (9), while Whiteabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Larne recorded fewer crimes than Whiteabbey — 102 vs 124 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Larne is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Larne saw higher rates of Drugs while Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Larne recorded fewer total crimes (102 vs 124).