Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT10 · Belfast
82
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT56 · Coleraine
60
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Portrush has less crime — 60 vs 82 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast saw somewhat more crime than Portrush in March 2026 (82 vs 60 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other crime (6), while Portrush has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 60 vs 82 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Portrush is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other crime while Portrush had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portrush recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 82).