Newcastle vs Newtownabbey — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Newcastle

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91

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Criminal damage & arson4

Newtownabbey

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62

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Drugs5

Newtownabbey has less crime — 62 vs 91 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle saw somewhat more crime than Newtownabbey in April 2026 (91 vs 62 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Newtownabbey has more Drugs (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle or Newtownabbey safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newtownabbey recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle — 62 vs 91 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Newcastle and Newtownabbey?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newtownabbey had more Drugs. Overall, Newtownabbey recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 91).

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