Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT38 · Carrickfergus
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT55 · Coleraine
55
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portstewart has less crime — 55 vs 82 incidents in February 2026.
Carrickfergus saw somewhat more crime than Portstewart in February 2026 (82 vs 55 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carrickfergus sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Portstewart has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Carrickfergus — 55 vs 82 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carrickfergus saw higher rates of Other theft while Portstewart had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portstewart recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 82).