Coleraine vs Portrush — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coleraine

BT51 · Coleraine

6

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour6

Portrush

BT56 · Coleraine

75

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Coleraine has less crime — 6 vs 75 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Portrush recorded substantially more crime than Coleraine in April 2026 — 75 incidents compared to 6, a 12.5x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Portrush records significantly more (40 vs 6 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coleraine or Portrush safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Coleraine recorded fewer crimes than Portrush — 6 vs 75 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Coleraine is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Coleraine recorded 6 incidents of this type vs 40 in Portrush. Overall, Coleraine had fewer total crimes (6 vs 75).

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