Coleraine vs Portstewart — 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

Portstewart

BT55 · Coleraine

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Portstewart has less crime — 36 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coleraine recorded substantially more crime than Portstewart in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 36, a 4.5x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Coleraine records significantly more (59 vs 18 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 Portstewart safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Coleraine — 36 vs 162 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Coleraine recorded 59 incidents of this type vs 18 in Portstewart. Overall, Portstewart had fewer total crimes (36 vs 162).

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