Cookstown vs Portstewart — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Cookstown

BT80 · Cookstown

76

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Other theft7

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 76 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Cookstown recorded notably higher crime than Portstewart in April 2026 — 76 vs 36 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cookstown sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Portstewart has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cookstown or Portstewart safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Cookstown — 36 vs 76 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cookstown saw higher rates of Other theft while Portstewart had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portstewart recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 76).

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