Ards vs Coleraine — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ards

BT23 · Ards

15

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Coleraine

BT51 · Coleraine

7

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Violence & sexual offences2

Coleraine has less crime — 7 vs 15 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Ards recorded notably higher crime than Coleraine in March 2026 — 15 vs 7 incidents. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ards or Coleraine safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Coleraine recorded fewer crimes than Ards — 7 vs 15 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Coleraine is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ards and Coleraine?

In March 2026, Ards's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (9 incidents) while Coleraine's was Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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