Ballymena vs Crossmaglen

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Ballymena Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Crossmaglen Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Ballymena vs Crossmaglen Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Ballymena
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      3,086 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Crossmaglen
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      98 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ballymena
      B Crossmaglen
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,086
      98
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,501
      164
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.4%
      ↓40.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ballymena
      B Crossmaglen
      Violent Crime
      998 ↓32%
      30 ↓48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      997 ↓27%
      22 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      152 ↓23%
      4 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓15%
      6 ↓14%
      Burglary
      82 ↓33%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      351 ↓27%
      6 ↓74%
      Drugs
      172 ↓44%
      13 ↓7%
      Public Order
      22 ↓21%
      0
      Robbery
      2 ↓82%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      163 ↓44%
      2 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓59%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↓18%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      64 ↓38%
      11 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Crossmaglen is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ballymena safer than Crossmaglen?

      Ballymena has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,086 crimes in the last 12 months. Crossmaglen has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 98 crimes. Crossmaglen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ballymena vs Crossmaglen?

      Ballymena shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crossmaglen shows -40.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ballymena and Crossmaglen?

      In Ballymena, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (998 incidents). In Crossmaglen, it is Violent Crime (30 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ballymena and Crossmaglen?

      Ballymena recorded 997 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crossmaglen recorded 22. 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 Ballymena vs Crossmaglen?

      Violent crime in Ballymena totalled 998 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 30 in Crossmaglen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ballymena and Crossmaglen in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ballymena recorded 4,501 crimes (now 3,086, a change of -31.4%). Crossmaglen recorded 164 crimes previously (now 98, -40.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ballymena and Crossmaglen?

      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. Ballymena has a resolution rate of 0% and Crossmaglen has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ballymena and Crossmaglen?

      Ballymena falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Crossmaglen 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 Ballymena and Crossmaglen?

      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 Ballymena or Crossmaglen on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ballymena and Crossmaglen. 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.