Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT29 · Antrim
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT42 · Ballymena
155
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Antrim has less crime — 28 vs 155 incidents in February 2026.
Ballymena recorded substantially more crime than Antrim in February 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 28, a 5.5x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Antrim recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 28 vs 155 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Antrim is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Antrim's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (12 incidents) while Ballymena's was Anti-social behaviour (53 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.