Larne vs Portrush — 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

Portrush

BT56 · Coleraine

75

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Portrush has less crime — 75 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Larne or Portrush safer?

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.

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

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).

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