Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT38 · Carrickfergus
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Portadown has less crime — 52 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Carrickfergus recorded notably higher crime than Portadown in April 2026 — 80 vs 52 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carrickfergus sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Portadown has more Drugs (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Portadown recorded fewer crimes than Carrickfergus — 52 vs 80 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Portadown is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carrickfergus saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Portadown had more Drugs. Overall, Portadown recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 80).