Ballycastle vs County Armagh — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballycastle

BT54 · Moyle

26

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Shoplifting4

County Armagh

BT60 · County Armagh

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Other crime1

County Armagh has less crime — 2 vs 26 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ballycastle recorded substantially more crime than County Armagh in February 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 2, a 13.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballycastle sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (7) and Shoplifting (4), while County Armagh has more Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballycastle or County Armagh safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, County Armagh recorded fewer crimes than Ballycastle — 2 vs 26 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. County Armagh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ballycastle and County Armagh?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ballycastle saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while County Armagh had more Other crime. Overall, County Armagh recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 26).

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