Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT7 · Belfast
720
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT56 · Coleraine
60
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Portrush has less crime — 60 vs 720 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Portrush in March 2026 — 720 incidents compared to 60, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (68), while Portrush has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Portrush is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on March 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 60 vs 720 incidents. That is 92% 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 720).