Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT23 · Ards
15
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
78
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Ards has less crime — 15 vs 78 incidents in March 2026.
Portadown recorded substantially more crime than Ards in March 2026 — 78 incidents compared to 15, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ards sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), 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, Ards recorded fewer crimes than Portadown — 15 vs 78 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Ards is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ards saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Portadown had more Burglary. Overall, Ards recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 78).