Armagh Crime Overview
Armagh is the most dangerous small town in Armagh, and is the third most dangerous overall out of Armagh's 10 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Armagh in 2020 was 64 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Armagh's overall crime rate, coming in 3.3% lower than the Armagh rate of 66 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Armagh is the 263rd most dangerous small town, and the 1,815th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2020, Armagh had the worst crime rate in Armagh for other crime, with 5 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.34 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2020 was also a bad month for Armagh residents, when it was Armagh's most dangerous area for possession of weapons, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.20 per 1,000 residents. Armagh recorded 2 reports of public order during December 2020, making its crime rate of 0.14 the worst for public order in Armagh that month.
The most common crimes in Armagh are violence and sexual offences, with 401 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 27. This is 4.5% lower than 2019's figure of 419 offences and a difference of 1.21 from 2019's crime rate of 28. Armagh's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2020.
Compare Armagh to other towns and cities
See how Armagh shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Armagh and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Armagh Crime Map
Crime in Armagh Compared To Armagh
Summary of Crimes in Armagh This Year
| Armagh | Armagh | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 742 | 50.21 | 4,730 | 48.85 | 2.7% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.20 | 50 | 0.52 | 160% safer |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.10 | 271 | 2.80 | 33% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 174 | 11.78 | 1,228 | 12.68 | 8% safer |
| Drugs | 66 | 4.47 | 503 | 5.19 | 16% safer |
| Other Crime | 55 | 3.72 | 204 | 2.11 | 43% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 82 | 5.55 | 457 | 4.72 | 15% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 12 | 0.81 | 72 | 0.74 | 9% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 13 | 0.88 | 66 | 0.68 | 23% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.27 | 32 | 0.33 | 22% safer |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 4.87 | 422 | 4.36 | 10% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.07 | 8 | 0.08 | 14% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 29 | 1.96 | 144 | 1.49 | 24% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 401 | 27.14 | 2,929 | 30.25 | 11% safer |
Crime Over Time in Armagh
View crime percentage over time forArmagh Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 55 | 47 | 48 | 50 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.20 | 0.20 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.0 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | Safer |
| Drugs | 3.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.8 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.95 | 0.81 | No change |
| Public Order | 0.68 | 0.74 | 0.68 | 0.88 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.27 | 0.07 | 0.27 | 0.27 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4.9 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.14 | 0.20 | - | 0.07 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 25 | 24 | 28 | 27 | Getting worse |
Changes In Armagh's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Armagh to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Armagh | 63.82 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 6% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 18% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 23% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 26% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 26% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 35% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 38% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 41% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 52% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 53% more dangerous |
Crime in Armagh During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Armagh change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Armagh saw a 400% increase in other theft. Armagh saw a large fall in shoplifting during May, when it fell by 75% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -17% | +12% | -8% | -21% | +35% | +30% | +6% | +80% | +30% | -17% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +50% | - | -25% | - | +100% | -25% | -50% | -50% | +50% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -9% | -39% | -23% | +7% | -27% | +25% | +6% | +100% | +10% | -8% |
| Drugs | -33% | +14% | -33% | +100% | +300% | +50% | -57% | -69% | - | +300% |
| Other Crime | -73% | -43% | - | -60% | +350% | -29% | +133% | - | +33% | - |
| Other Theft | +400% | -17% | -25% | -29% | -13% | -36% | +160% | -50% | +100% | -56% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | -50% | - | - | -50% | +200% | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | -50% | - | - | - | +400% | -25% | - | - | - |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | +17% | -57% | -75% | -25% | +50% | -33% | -72% | -20% | +140% | -50% |
| Vehicle Crime | +200% | -33% | -50% | - | - | +300% | - | -67% | +25% | -40% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -35% | -19% | -3% | -9% | -27% | +154% | -15% | +31% | -58% | +8% |
Armagh's Population Centres
| Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference from Armagh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craigavon and Aghacommon | 4,784 | 74 | 14% more dangerous |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Armagh
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Armagh's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021