Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT49 · Limavady
69
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Limavady has less crime — 69 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Whiteabbey saw somewhat more crime than Limavady in February 2026 (97 vs 69 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Limavady sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Whiteabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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, Limavady recorded fewer crimes than Whiteabbey — 69 vs 97 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Limavady 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 Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Limavady recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 97).