Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT5 · Belfast
172
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
BT62 · Craigavon
78
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Portadown has less crime — 78 vs 172 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Portadown in March 2026 — 172 vs 78 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (16), while Portadown has more Burglary (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Portadown recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 78 vs 172 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Portadown is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other theft while Portadown had more Burglary. Overall, Portadown recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 172).