Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT10 · Belfast
82
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT55 · Coleraine
44
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Portstewart has less crime — 44 vs 82 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Portstewart in March 2026 — 82 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other crime (6), while Portstewart has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 44 vs 82 incidents. That is 46% 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 Other crime while Portstewart had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portstewart recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 82).