Coleraine vs Downpatrick — 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

Downpatrick

BT30 · Down

87

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Downpatrick has less crime — 87 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coleraine recorded notably higher crime than Downpatrick in April 2026 — 162 vs 87 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 Downpatrick safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Downpatrick recorded fewer crimes than Coleraine — 87 vs 162 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Downpatrick is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Coleraine's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) while Downpatrick's was Violence & sexual offences (25 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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