Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT48 · Derry
256
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT56 · Coleraine
75
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Portrush has less crime — 75 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.
Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Portrush in April 2026 — 256 incidents compared to 75, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Londonderry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Portrush has more Criminal damage & arson (8). 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 April 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 75 vs 256 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Portrush 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 Portrush had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portrush recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 256).