Magherafelt vs Strandtown

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Magherafelt Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Strandtown Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Magherafelt vs Strandtown Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Magherafelt
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      2,148 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.1% 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 Magherafelt
      B Strandtown
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,148
      8,705
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,006
      8,444
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.1%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Magherafelt
      B Strandtown
      Violent Crime
      677 ↑0%
      2,514 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      736 ↑14%
      2,822 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      133 ↑10%
      665 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑69%
      153 ↓3%
      Burglary
      35 ↑40%
      236 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      223 ↑7%
      763 ↓10%
      Drugs
      156 ↑13%
      422 ↑9%
      Public Order
      12 ↑140%
      60 ↑11%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      34 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      80 ↑11%
      722 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2
      14 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      57 ↑27%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓6%
      89 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      51 ↓30%
      154 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Magherafelt safer than Strandtown?

      Magherafelt has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,148 crimes in the last 12 months. Strandtown has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 8,705 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Magherafelt vs Strandtown?

      Magherafelt shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Magherafelt and Strandtown?

      In Magherafelt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (736 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 Magherafelt and Strandtown?

      Magherafelt recorded 736 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 Magherafelt vs Strandtown?

      Violent crime in Magherafelt totalled 677 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 Magherafelt and Strandtown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Magherafelt recorded 2,006 crimes (now 2,148, a change of +7.1%). Strandtown recorded 8,444 crimes previously (now 8,705, +3.1%).

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

      Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt or Strandtown on a crime map?

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