Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT49 · Limavady
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT39 · Newtownabbey
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newtownabbey has less crime — 42 vs 69 incidents in February 2026.
Limavady recorded notably higher crime than Newtownabbey in February 2026 — 69 vs 42 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Limavady sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Newtownabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newtownabbey recorded fewer crimes than Limavady — 42 vs 69 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Limavady saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newtownabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newtownabbey recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 69).