Antrim vs Castlereagh

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Antrim Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Castlereagh Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Antrim vs Castlereagh Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Antrim
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      3,761 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Castlereagh
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      1,942 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Antrim
      B Castlereagh
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,761
      1,942
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,923
      1,979
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.1%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Antrim
      B Castlereagh
      Violent Crime
      1,242 ↓10%
      565 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,165 ↑13%
      680 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      253 ↓1%
      89 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      71 ↓3%
      25 ↑4%
      Burglary
      78 ↑11%
      43 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      426 ↓4%
      180 ↑13%
      Drugs
      253 ↓5%
      115 ↓24%
      Public Order
      25 ↓17%
      6 ↓40%
      Robbery
      4 ↓43%
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      114 ↓44%
      181 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↓44%
      15 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      85 ↓21%
      33 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Antrim is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 5/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Antrim safer than Castlereagh?

      Antrim has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,761 crimes in the last 12 months. Castlereagh has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,942 crimes. Antrim scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Antrim vs Castlereagh?

      Antrim shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Castlereagh shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Antrim and Castlereagh?

      In Antrim, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,242 incidents). In Castlereagh, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (680 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Antrim and Castlereagh?

      Antrim recorded 1,165 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Castlereagh recorded 680. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Antrim vs Castlereagh?

      Violent crime in Antrim totalled 1,242 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 565 in Castlereagh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Antrim and Castlereagh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Antrim recorded 3,923 crimes (now 3,761, a change of -4.1%). Castlereagh recorded 1,979 crimes previously (now 1,942, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Antrim and Castlereagh?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Antrim has a resolution rate of 0% and Castlereagh has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Antrim and Castlereagh?

      Antrim falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Castlereagh is covered by Police Service of Northern Ireland. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Antrim and Castlereagh?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Antrim or Castlereagh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Antrim and Castlereagh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.