Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT63 · Craigavon
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT56 · Coleraine
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Craigavon has less crime — 3 vs 57 incidents in February 2026.
Portrush recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in February 2026 — 57 incidents compared to 3, a 19.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Portrush has more Violence & sexual offences (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Portrush — 3 vs 57 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Craigavon saw higher rates of Other theft while Portrush had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Craigavon recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 57).