Coleraine vs Craigavon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coleraine

BT52 · Coleraine

116

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour50
  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Other theft5

Craigavon

BT65 · Craigavon

66

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Shoplifting6

Craigavon has less crime — 66 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Coleraine recorded notably higher crime than Craigavon in February 2026 — 116 vs 66 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coleraine sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Craigavon has more Shoplifting (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coleraine or Craigavon safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Coleraine — 66 vs 116 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coleraine saw higher rates of Other theft while Craigavon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Craigavon recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 116).

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