Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT52 · Coleraine
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BT64 · Craigavon
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Craigavon has less crime — 65 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.
Coleraine recorded notably higher crime than Craigavon in April 2026 — 162 vs 65 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coleraine sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Craigavon has more Shoplifting (18). 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, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Coleraine — 65 vs 162 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coleraine saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Craigavon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Craigavon recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 162).