Coleraine vs Portrush — 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

Portrush

BT56 · Coleraine

75

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Portrush has less crime — 75 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coleraine recorded notably higher crime than Portrush in April 2026 — 162 vs 75 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Anti-social behaviour dominating in each. 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 Portrush safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Coleraine — 75 vs 162 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Portrush is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Coleraine recorded 59 incidents of this type vs 40 in Portrush. Overall, Portrush had fewer total crimes (75 vs 162).

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