Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT48 · Derry
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT56 · Coleraine
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portrush has less crime — 57 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Portrush in February 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 57, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Londonderry sees higher rates of Other theft (17), while Portrush has more Criminal damage & arson (10). Londonderry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Portrush is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 57 vs 222 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Portrush is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Londonderry saw higher rates of Other theft while Portrush had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portrush recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 222).