Lurgan vs Omagh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Lurgan Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Omagh Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Lurgan vs Omagh Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Lurgan
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      9,761 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Omagh
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      2,342 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lurgan
      B Omagh
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,761
      2,342
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,427
      2,367
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↓1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lurgan
      B Omagh
      Violent Crime
      3,075 ↓6%
      702 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,570 ↓3%
      796 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      377 ↓21%
      129 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      115 ↓10%
      45 ↑32%
      Burglary
      142 ↓16%
      59 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      904 ↓16%
      219 ↓10%
      Drugs
      471 ↑0%
      116 ↓26%
      Public Order
      32 ↓43%
      13 ↑44%
      Robbery
      11 ↓61%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      722 ↑6%
      148 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑33%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↓31%
      6 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      78 ↑3%
      18 ↓38%
      Other Crime
      232 ↓6%
      87 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lurgan 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 Lurgan safer than Omagh?

      Lurgan has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,761 crimes in the last 12 months. Omagh has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 2,342 crimes. Lurgan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lurgan vs Omagh?

      Lurgan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Omagh shows -1.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lurgan and Omagh?

      In Lurgan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,570 incidents). In Omagh, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (796 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lurgan and Omagh?

      Lurgan recorded 3,570 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Omagh recorded 796. 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 Lurgan vs Omagh?

      Violent crime in Lurgan totalled 3,075 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 702 in Omagh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lurgan and Omagh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lurgan recorded 10,427 crimes (now 9,761, a change of -6.4%). Omagh recorded 2,367 crimes previously (now 2,342, -1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lurgan and Omagh?

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

      Which police force covers Lurgan and Omagh?

      Lurgan falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Omagh 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 Lurgan and Omagh?

      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 Lurgan or Omagh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lurgan and Omagh. 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.