Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT62 · Craigavon
78
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Portadown has less crime — 78 vs 1,499 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Portadown in March 2026 — 1,499 incidents compared to 78, a 19.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (138), while Portadown has more Burglary (8). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Portadown is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Portadown recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 78 vs 1,499 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Portadown is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portadown had more Burglary. Overall, Portadown recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 1,499).