Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT45 · Magherafelt
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 8 vs 124 incidents in April 2026.
Whiteabbey recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 124 incidents compared to 8, a 15.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Magherafelt sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Whiteabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Whiteabbey — 8 vs 124 incidents. That is 94% 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 Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 124).