Larne vs Portstewart — 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

Portstewart

BT55 · Coleraine

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Portstewart has less crime — 36 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Larne recorded substantially more crime than Portstewart in April 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 36, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Larne sees higher rates of Drugs (9), while Portstewart has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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 Portstewart safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 36 vs 102 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Larne saw higher rates of Drugs while Portstewart had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portstewart recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 102).

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