Magherafelt vs Strabane — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Magherafelt

BT45 · Magherafelt

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Drugs1

Strabane

BT82 · Strabane

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Other crime1

Magherafelt has less crime — 8 vs 12 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Strabane recorded notably higher crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 12 vs 8 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Magherafelt sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Strabane has more Other crime (1). 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 April 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Strabane — 8 vs 12 incidents. That is 33% 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 April 2026, Magherafelt saw higher rates of Drugs while Strabane had more Other crime. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 12).

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