Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT41 · Antrim
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Mill Town has less crime — 5 vs 124 incidents in April 2026.
Whiteabbey recorded substantially more crime than Mill Town in April 2026 — 124 incidents compared to 5, a 24.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mill Town sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3) and Weapons possession (1), while Whiteabbey has more Anti-social behaviour (50) and 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, Mill Town recorded fewer crimes than Whiteabbey — 5 vs 124 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Mill Town is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Mill Town saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Weapons possession while Whiteabbey had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Mill Town recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 124).