Larne vs Magherafelt

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Larne Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Magherafelt Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Larne vs Magherafelt Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Larne
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      3,745 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Magherafelt
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      2,148 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Larne
      B Magherafelt
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,745
      2,148
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,964
      2,006
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.5%
      ↑7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Larne
      B Magherafelt
      Violent Crime
      1,265 ↓9%
      677 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,286 ↓1%
      736 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      197 ↑11%
      133 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓51%
      27 ↑69%
      Burglary
      63 ↓7%
      35 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      369 ↓8%
      223 ↑7%
      Drugs
      205 ↓11%
      156 ↑13%
      Public Order
      21 ↑17%
      12 ↑140%
      Robbery
      2 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      200 ↑3%
      80 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↓43%
      16 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      71 ↑1%
      51 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Larne is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 4/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Larne safer than Magherafelt?

      Larne has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,745 crimes in the last 12 months. Magherafelt has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 2,148 crimes. Larne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Larne vs Magherafelt?

      Larne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.5% — 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 Larne and Magherafelt?

      In Larne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,286 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 Larne and Magherafelt?

      Larne recorded 1,286 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 Larne vs Magherafelt?

      Violent crime in Larne totalled 1,265 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 Larne and Magherafelt in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Larne recorded 3,964 crimes (now 3,745, a change of -5.5%). Magherafelt recorded 2,006 crimes previously (now 2,148, +7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Larne 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. Larne 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 Larne and Magherafelt?

      Larne 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 Larne 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 Larne or Magherafelt on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Larne and Magherafelt. 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.