Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT18 · North Down
37
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT56 · Coleraine
60
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Holywood has less crime — 37 vs 60 incidents in March 2026.
Portrush recorded notably higher crime than Holywood in March 2026 — 60 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holywood sees higher rates of Drugs (4), 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, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Portrush — 37 vs 60 incidents. That is 38% 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 Portrush had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Holywood recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 60).