Dunmurry vs Portstewart — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

154

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour66
  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Portstewart

BT55 · Coleraine

44

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Portstewart has less crime — 44 vs 154 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded substantially more crime than Portstewart in March 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 44, a 3.5x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Dunmurry records significantly more (66 vs 19 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dunmurry or Portstewart safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 44 vs 154 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dunmurry and Portstewart?

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Dunmurry recorded 66 incidents of this type vs 19 in Portstewart. Overall, Portstewart had fewer total crimes (44 vs 154).

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