Police Service of Northern Ireland

Is Limavady Safe?

Crime statistics for Limavady. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 7,288 crimes
5 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

7,288 Crimes (last 36 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓0.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 7,288 total crimes recorded in Limavady

Violent Crime
2,548 35%
Anti-Social Behaviour
2,400 32.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
726 10%
Other Theft
357 4.9%
Shoplifting
348 4.8%
Drugs
315 4.3%
Other Crime
204 2.8%
Burglary
138 1.9%
Vehicle Crime
105 1.4%
Public Order
63 0.9%
Possession of Weapons
52 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
15 0.2%
Robbery
9 0.1%
Theft from Person
8 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Limavady — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Limavady safe?

Limavady has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. 2,434 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Limavady has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Limavady in the last 12 months?

2,434 crimes were recorded in Limavady in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 0.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,457 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Limavady?

The most common crime in Limavady is Violent Crime, with 2,548 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 104.7% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Limavady increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Limavady is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 0.9% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Limavady?

Limavady has a safety score of 5 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Limavady compare to the Police Service of Northern Ireland average?

Limavady has a safety score of 5/100, while the Police Service of Northern Ireland force area average is 10/100. Limavady is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Limavady?

0% of crimes in Limavady resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Limavady?

2,548 violent crimes were recorded in Limavady in the last 12 months, representing 104.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 2,400 incidents.

When was the crime data for Limavady last updated?

The crime data for Limavady was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Limavady with other areas?

You can compare Limavady with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.