Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT80 · Cookstown
76
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT56 · Coleraine
75
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Portrush has less crime — 75 vs 76 incidents in April 2026.
Cookstown and Portrush recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 76 and 75 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cookstown sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Portrush has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Cookstown — 75 vs 76 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Portrush is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cookstown saw higher rates of Other theft while Portrush had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portrush recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 76).