Coleraine vs Down — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coleraine

BT52 · Coleraine

162

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour59
  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Criminal damage & arson23

Down

BT24 · Down

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Down has less crime — 4 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coleraine recorded substantially more crime than Down in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 4, a 40.5x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Coleraine records significantly more (59 vs 2 incidents). 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 Down safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Down recorded fewer crimes than Coleraine — 4 vs 162 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Down is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Coleraine recorded 59 incidents of this type vs 2 in Down. Overall, Down had fewer total crimes (4 vs 162).

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