Lurgan vs Magherafelt — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Lurgan

BT66 · Craigavon

177

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

Violence & sexual offences67
Anti-social behaviour59
Criminal damage & arson17

Magherafelt

BT45 · Magherafelt

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

Anti-social behaviour6
Violence & sexual offences4
Criminal damage & arson1

Magherafelt has less crime — 13 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lurgan recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 13, a 13.6x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lurgan or Magherafelt safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 13 vs 177 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Lurgan and Magherafelt?

In February 2026, Lurgan's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (67 incidents) while Magherafelt's was Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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