Lurgan vs Strabane — 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

Strabane

BT82 · Strabane

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage & arson2

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

What the data shows

Lurgan recorded substantially more crime than Strabane in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 13, a 13.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Lurgan records significantly more (67 vs 6 incidents). 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 Strabane safer?

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

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Lurgan recorded 67 incidents of this type vs 6 in Strabane. Overall, Strabane had fewer total crimes (13 vs 177).

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