Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT45 · Magherafelt
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT39 · Newtownabbey
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 8 vs 41 incidents in April 2026.
Newtownabbey recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 8, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Magherafelt sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Newtownabbey has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Newtownabbey — 8 vs 41 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Magherafelt saw higher rates of Drugs while Newtownabbey had more Other theft. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 41).