Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT41 · Antrim
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT39 · Newtownabbey
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Mill Town has less crime — 4 vs 42 incidents in February 2026.
Newtownabbey recorded substantially more crime than Mill Town in February 2026 — 42 incidents compared to 4, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mill Town sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1), while Newtownabbey has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Drugs (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Mill Town recorded fewer crimes than Newtownabbey — 4 vs 42 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Mill Town is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Mill Town saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Newtownabbey had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Mill Town recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 42).