Lisburn vs Portstewart — 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

Portstewart

BT55 · Coleraine

44

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Portstewart has less crime — 44 vs 144 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Lisburn recorded substantially more crime than Portstewart in March 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 44, a 3.3x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Lisburn records significantly more (45 vs 19 incidents). 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 Portstewart safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 44 vs 144 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Lisburn recorded 45 incidents of this type vs 19 in Portstewart. Overall, Portstewart had fewer total crimes (44 vs 144).

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