Limavady vs Strandtown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Limavady Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Strandtown Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Limavady vs Strandtown Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Limavady
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      2,434 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Strandtown
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      8,705 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Limavady
      B Strandtown
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,434
      8,705
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,457
      8,444
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Limavady
      B Strandtown
      Violent Crime
      867 ↓1%
      2,514 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      760 ↓9%
      2,822 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      113 ↓3%
      665 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑31%
      153 ↓3%
      Burglary
      32 ↓40%
      236 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      231 ↓7%
      763 ↓10%
      Drugs
      115 ↑15%
      422 ↑9%
      Public Order
      13 ↓41%
      60 ↑11%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      34 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      161 ↑96%
      722 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      14 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓57%
      57 ↑27%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑54%
      89 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑3%
      154 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Limavady is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Limavady safer than Strandtown?

      Limavady has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,434 crimes in the last 12 months. Strandtown has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 8,705 crimes. Limavady scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Limavady vs Strandtown?

      Limavady shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Strandtown shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Limavady and Strandtown?

      In Limavady, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (867 incidents). In Strandtown, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,822 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Limavady and Strandtown?

      Limavady recorded 760 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Strandtown recorded 2,822. 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 Limavady vs Strandtown?

      Violent crime in Limavady totalled 867 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,514 in Strandtown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Limavady and Strandtown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Limavady recorded 2,457 crimes (now 2,434, a change of -0.9%). Strandtown recorded 8,444 crimes previously (now 8,705, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Limavady and Strandtown?

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

      Which police force covers Limavady and Strandtown?

      Limavady falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Strandtown 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 Limavady and Strandtown?

      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 Limavady or Strandtown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Limavady and Strandtown. 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.