Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT64 · Craigavon
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Portadown has less crime — 52 vs 65 incidents in April 2026.
Craigavon saw somewhat more crime than Portadown in April 2026 (65 vs 52 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Portadown has more Drugs (6). 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, Portadown recorded fewer crimes than Craigavon — 52 vs 65 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Portadown is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Craigavon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portadown had more Drugs. Overall, Portadown recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 65).