Armagh vs Magherafelt
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Armagh vs Magherafelt Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Armagh safer than Magherafelt?
Armagh has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,481 crimes in the last 12 months. Magherafelt has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 2,148 crimes. Armagh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Armagh vs Magherafelt?
Armagh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Magherafelt shows +7.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Armagh and Magherafelt?
In Armagh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,268 incidents). In Magherafelt, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (736 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Armagh and Magherafelt?
Armagh recorded 1,268 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Magherafelt recorded 736. 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 Armagh vs Magherafelt?
Violent crime in Armagh totalled 977 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 677 in Magherafelt. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Armagh and Magherafelt in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Armagh recorded 3,547 crimes (now 3,481, a change of -1.9%). Magherafelt recorded 2,006 crimes previously (now 2,148, +7.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Armagh and Magherafelt?
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. Armagh has a resolution rate of 0% and Magherafelt has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Armagh and Magherafelt?
Armagh falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Magherafelt 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 Armagh and Magherafelt?
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 Armagh or Magherafelt on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Armagh and Magherafelt. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.