Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT67 · Craigavon
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Craigavon has less crime — 3 vs 52 incidents in April 2026.
Portadown recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in April 2026 — 52 incidents compared to 3, a 17.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Portadown has more Anti-social behaviour (17) and 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, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Portadown — 3 vs 52 incidents. That is 94% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Portadown had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Craigavon recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 52).