Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT16 · Castlereagh
68
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
78
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Dundonald has less crime — 68 vs 78 incidents in March 2026.
Dundonald and Portadown recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 68 and 78 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dundonald sees higher rates of Drugs (8), while Portadown has more Burglary (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dundonald recorded fewer crimes than Portadown — 68 vs 78 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Dundonald is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dundonald saw higher rates of Drugs while Portadown had more Burglary. Overall, Dundonald recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 78).