Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT38 · Carrickfergus
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT52 · Coleraine
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Carrickfergus has less crime — 80 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.
Coleraine recorded notably higher crime than Carrickfergus in April 2026 — 162 vs 80 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Carrickfergus recorded fewer crimes than Coleraine — 80 vs 162 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Carrickfergus is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Carrickfergus's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (29 incidents) while Coleraine's was Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.