Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT19 · North Down
167
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
BT62 · Craigavon
78
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Portadown has less crime — 78 vs 167 incidents in March 2026.
Bangor recorded notably higher crime than Portadown in March 2026 — 167 vs 78 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bangor sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while Portadown has more Burglary (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Portadown recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 78 vs 167 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Portadown is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bangor saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Portadown had more Burglary. Overall, Portadown recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 167).