Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT18 · North Down
37
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
78
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Holywood has less crime — 37 vs 78 incidents in March 2026.
Portadown recorded notably higher crime than Holywood in March 2026 — 78 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holywood sees higher rates of Drugs (4), 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, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Portadown — 37 vs 78 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Holywood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Holywood saw higher rates of Drugs while Portadown had more Burglary. Overall, Holywood recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 78).