Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT48 · Derry
256
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT62 · Craigavon
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Portadown has less crime — 52 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.
Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Portadown in April 2026 — 256 incidents compared to 52, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Londonderry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Portadown has more Drugs (6). Londonderry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Portadown is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Portadown recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 52 vs 256 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Portadown is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Londonderry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portadown had more Drugs. Overall, Portadown recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 256).