Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT40 · Larne
102
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT56 · Coleraine
75
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Portrush has less crime — 75 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.
Larne saw somewhat more crime than Portrush in April 2026 (102 vs 75 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Larne sees higher rates of Drugs (9), 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 April 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 75 vs 102 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Portrush is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Larne saw higher rates of Drugs while Portrush had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portrush recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 102).