Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT40 · Larne
102
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT55 · Coleraine
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Portstewart has less crime — 36 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).