Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT16 · Castlereagh
68
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT56 · Coleraine
60
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Portrush has less crime — 60 vs 68 incidents in March 2026.
Dundonald and Portrush recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 68 and 60 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dundonald sees higher rates of Drugs (8), 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 March 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Dundonald — 60 vs 68 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Portrush 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 Portrush had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portrush recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 68).