Larne vs Portadown — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Larne

BT40 · Larne

102

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Drugs9

Portadown

BT62 · Craigavon

52

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Drugs6

Portadown has less crime — 52 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Larne recorded notably higher crime than Portadown in April 2026 — 102 vs 52 incidents. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Larne records significantly more (45 vs 17 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Larne or Portadown safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Portadown recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 52 vs 102 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Portadown is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Larne and Portadown?

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Larne recorded 45 incidents of this type vs 17 in Portadown. Overall, Portadown had fewer total crimes (52 vs 102).

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