Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT29 · Antrim
36
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
78
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Antrim has less crime — 36 vs 78 incidents in March 2026.
Portadown recorded notably higher crime than Antrim in March 2026 — 78 vs 36 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Antrim sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Portadown has more Burglary (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Antrim recorded fewer crimes than Portadown — 36 vs 78 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Antrim is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Antrim saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Portadown had more Burglary. Overall, Antrim recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 78).