Belfast vs Portstewart — 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

Portstewart

BT55 · Coleraine

44

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Portstewart has less crime — 44 vs 148 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Portstewart in March 2026 — 148 incidents compared to 44, a 3.4x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (56 vs 19 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 Portstewart safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 44 vs 148 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 56 incidents of this type vs 19 in Portstewart. Overall, Portstewart had fewer total crimes (44 vs 148).

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