Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT45 · Magherafelt
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT46 · Magherafelt
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 3 vs 13 incidents in February 2026.
Magherafelt recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in February 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 3, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Magherafelt sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6) and Violence & sexual offences (4), 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 Magherafelt — 3 vs 13 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Magherafelt saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences while Magherafelt had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 13).