Coleraine vs Newtownabbey — 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
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Newtownabbey

BT39 · Newtownabbey

42

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Newtownabbey has less crime — 42 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Coleraine recorded substantially more crime than Newtownabbey in February 2026 — 116 incidents compared to 42, a 2.8x difference. 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 Newtownabbey safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Newtownabbey recorded fewer crimes than Coleraine — 42 vs 116 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Coleraine's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) while Newtownabbey's was Violence & sexual offences (18 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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