Lisburn vs Portrush — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

144

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Criminal damage & arson23

Portrush

BT56 · Coleraine

60

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Portrush has less crime — 60 vs 144 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Lisburn recorded notably higher crime than Portrush in March 2026 — 144 vs 60 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Anti-social behaviour dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lisburn or Portrush safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 60 vs 144 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Portrush is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Lisburn recorded 45 incidents of this type vs 25 in Portrush. Overall, Portrush had fewer total crimes (60 vs 144).

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