Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT39 · Newtownabbey
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newtownabbey has less crime — 42 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Whiteabbey recorded notably higher crime than Newtownabbey in February 2026 — 97 vs 42 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newtownabbey sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Whiteabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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, Newtownabbey recorded fewer crimes than Whiteabbey — 42 vs 97 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newtownabbey saw higher rates of Drugs while Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newtownabbey recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 97).