Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT36 · Newtownabbey
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newtownabbey has less crime — 85 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Newtownabbey and Whiteabbey recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 85 and 97 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Newtownabbey recorded fewer crimes than Whiteabbey — 85 vs 97 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Newtownabbey recorded 32 incidents of this type vs 34 in Whiteabbey. Total crime levels were broadly similar.