Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT45 · Magherafelt
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT82 · Strabane
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 8 vs 12 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).