Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT47 · Derry
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT46 · Magherafelt
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 3 vs 4 incidents in February 2026.
Derry saw somewhat more crime than Magherafelt in February 2026 (4 vs 3 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derry sees higher rates of Public order (1) and Violence & sexual offences (1), while Magherafelt has more Burglary (1) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Derry — 3 vs 4 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Derry saw higher rates of Public order and Violence & sexual offences while Magherafelt had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 4).