Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT5 · Belfast
172
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
BT56 · Coleraine
60
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Portrush has less crime — 60 vs 172 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Portrush in March 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 60, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (16), while Portrush has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 60 vs 172 incidents. That is 65% 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 theft while Portrush had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portrush recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 172).