Bangor vs Portstewart — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bangor

BT20 · North Down

150

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Criminal damage & arson18

Portstewart

BT55 · Coleraine

44

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Portstewart has less crime — 44 vs 150 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor recorded substantially more crime than Portstewart in March 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 44, a 3.4x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Bangor records significantly more (57 vs 19 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bangor or Portstewart safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 44 vs 150 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bangor and Portstewart?

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Bangor recorded 57 incidents of this type vs 19 in Portstewart. Overall, Portstewart had fewer total crimes (44 vs 150).

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