Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT46 · Magherafelt
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 1 vs 52 incidents in April 2026.
Portadown recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 52 incidents compared to 1, a 52.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Magherafelt sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Portadown has more Anti-social behaviour (17) and Violence & sexual offences (15). 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 Portadown — 1 vs 52 incidents. That is 98% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Portadown had more Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 52).