Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT40 · Larne
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT56 · Coleraine
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Larne has less crime — 50 vs 57 incidents in February 2026.
Larne and Portrush recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 50 and 57 incidents respectively. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Larne recorded fewer crimes than Portrush — 50 vs 57 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Larne is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Larne's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (18 incidents) while Portrush's was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.