Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT55 · Coleraine
44
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Portstewart has less crime — 44 vs 1,499 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Portstewart in March 2026 — 1,499 incidents compared to 44, a 34.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (138), while Portstewart has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Portstewart is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 44 vs 1,499 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Portstewart 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 Portstewart had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portstewart recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 1,499).