Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT48 · Derry
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT66 · Craigavon
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lurgan has less crime — 177 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Londonderry saw somewhat more crime than Lurgan in February 2026 (222 vs 177 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Londonderry sees higher rates of Other theft (17), while Lurgan has more Criminal damage & arson (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lurgan recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 177 vs 222 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Londonderry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Londonderry saw higher rates of Other theft while Lurgan had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lurgan recorded fewer total crimes (177 vs 222).