Coleraine vs Larne — 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

Larne

BT40 · Larne

102

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Drugs9

Larne has less crime — 102 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coleraine recorded notably higher crime than Larne in April 2026 — 162 vs 102 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coleraine sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Larne has more Drugs (9). 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 Larne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Larne recorded fewer crimes than Coleraine — 102 vs 162 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Larne is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coleraine saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Larne had more Drugs. Overall, Larne recorded fewer total crimes (102 vs 162).

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