Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT65 · Craigavon
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT55 · Coleraine
55
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portstewart has less crime — 55 vs 66 incidents in February 2026.
Craigavon saw somewhat more crime than Portstewart in February 2026 (66 vs 55 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Portstewart has more Criminal damage & arson (7). 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, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Craigavon — 55 vs 66 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Craigavon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portstewart had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portstewart recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 66).