Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT48 · Derry
256
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Whiteabbey has less crime — 124 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.
Londonderry recorded notably higher crime than Whiteabbey in April 2026 — 256 vs 124 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Londonderry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), 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, Whiteabbey recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 124 vs 256 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Londonderry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Londonderry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Whiteabbey recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 256).