Ballymena vs Magherafelt — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballymena

BT43 · Ballymena

25

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Drugs3

Magherafelt

BT45 · Magherafelt

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Drugs1

Magherafelt has less crime — 13 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded notably higher crime than Magherafelt in February 2026 — 25 vs 13 incidents. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballymena or Magherafelt safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 13 vs 25 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ballymena and Magherafelt?

In February 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (12 incidents) while Magherafelt's was Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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