Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT21 · Ards
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT18 · North Down
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Donaghadee has less crime — 25 vs 42 incidents in February 2026.
Holywood recorded notably higher crime than Donaghadee in February 2026 — 42 vs 25 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Donaghadee sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Holywood has more Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Donaghadee recorded fewer crimes than Holywood — 25 vs 42 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Donaghadee is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Donaghadee saw higher rates of Other crime while Holywood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Donaghadee recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 42).