Coleraine vs Derry — 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

Derry

BT47 · Derry

4

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Public order1
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Derry has less crime — 4 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Coleraine recorded substantially more crime than Derry in February 2026 — 116 incidents compared to 4, a 29.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coleraine sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Derry has more Public order (1). 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 Derry safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Derry recorded fewer crimes than Coleraine — 4 vs 116 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Derry is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coleraine saw higher rates of Other theft while Derry had more Public order. Overall, Derry recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 116).

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