Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT78 · Omagh
2
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
139
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Omagh has less crime — 2 vs 139 incidents in March 2026.
Whiteabbey recorded substantially more crime than Omagh in March 2026 — 139 incidents compared to 2, a 69.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Omagh sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Other crime (1), while Whiteabbey has more Anti-social behaviour (67) and Violence & sexual offences (39). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Omagh recorded fewer crimes than Whiteabbey — 2 vs 139 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Omagh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Omagh saw higher rates of Other theft and Other crime while Whiteabbey had more Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Omagh recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 139).