Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT32 · Banbridge
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
78
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Banbridge has less crime — 5 vs 78 incidents in March 2026.
Portadown recorded substantially more crime than Banbridge in March 2026 — 78 incidents compared to 5, a 15.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbridge sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), 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, Banbridge recorded fewer crimes than Portadown — 5 vs 78 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Banbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Banbridge saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Portadown had more Burglary. Overall, Banbridge recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 78).