Bushmills vs Portrush — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bushmills

BT57 · Moyle

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2

Portrush

BT56 · Coleraine

57

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Bushmills has less crime — 2 vs 57 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Portrush recorded substantially more crime than Bushmills in February 2026 — 57 incidents compared to 2, a 28.5x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Anti-social behaviour dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bushmills or Portrush safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bushmills recorded fewer crimes than Portrush — 2 vs 57 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Bushmills is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bushmills recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 21 in Portrush. Overall, Bushmills had fewer total crimes (2 vs 57).

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