Magherafelt vs Strabane — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Magherafelt

BT45 · Magherafelt

4

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other theft1

Strabane

BT81 · Strabane

7

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Shoplifting2

Magherafelt has less crime — 4 vs 7 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Strabane recorded notably higher crime than Magherafelt in March 2026 — 7 vs 4 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Magherafelt sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Strabane has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Magherafelt or Strabane safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Strabane — 4 vs 7 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Magherafelt saw higher rates of Other theft while Strabane had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 7).

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