Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT48 · Derry
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT55 · Coleraine
55
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portstewart has less crime — 55 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Londonderry recorded substantially more crime than Portstewart in February 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 55, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Londonderry sees higher rates of Other theft (17), while Portstewart has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Londonderry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Portstewart is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 55 vs 222 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Portstewart 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 Portstewart had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portstewart recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 222).