Belfast vs Portrush — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT4 · Belfast

148

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour56
  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Portrush

BT56 · Coleraine

60

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Portrush has less crime — 60 vs 148 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Portrush in March 2026 — 148 vs 60 incidents. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (56 vs 25 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Portrush safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 60 vs 148 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Portrush is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Belfast and Portrush?

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 56 incidents of this type vs 25 in Portrush. Overall, Portrush had fewer total crimes (60 vs 148).

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