Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT8 · Castlereagh
24
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT55 · Coleraine
44
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Carryduff has less crime — 24 vs 44 incidents in March 2026.
Portstewart recorded notably higher crime than Carryduff in March 2026 — 44 vs 24 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carryduff sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Portstewart has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Carryduff recorded fewer crimes than Portstewart — 24 vs 44 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Carryduff is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Carryduff saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portstewart had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Carryduff recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 44).