Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT48 · Derry
256
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT45 · Magherafelt
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 8 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.
Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 256 incidents compared to 8, a 32.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Londonderry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Magherafelt has more Drugs (1). Londonderry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Magherafelt is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 8 vs 256 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Londonderry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Magherafelt had more Drugs. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 256).