Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT29 · Antrim
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT44 · Ballymena
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ballymena has less crime — 3 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Antrim recorded substantially more crime than Ballymena in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 3, a 9.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Antrim sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4) and Criminal damage & arson (4), while Ballymena has more Vehicle crime (1) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Ballymena recorded fewer crimes than Antrim — 3 vs 28 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Ballymena is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Antrim saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Ballymena had more Vehicle crime and Other crime. Overall, Ballymena recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 28).