Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT64 · Craigavon
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT56 · Coleraine
75
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Craigavon has less crime — 65 vs 75 incidents in April 2026.
Portrush saw somewhat more crime than Craigavon in April 2026 (75 vs 65 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), 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, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Portrush — 65 vs 75 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Craigavon 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 Portrush had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Craigavon recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 75).