Lurgan vs Portadown — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Lurgan

BT66 · Craigavon

177

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences67
  • Anti-social behaviour59
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Portadown

BT62 · Craigavon

64

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Portadown has less crime — 64 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lurgan recorded substantially more crime than Portadown in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 64, a 2.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Lurgan records significantly more (67 vs 23 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lurgan or Portadown safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Portadown recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 64 vs 177 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Portadown is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Lurgan and Portadown?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Lurgan recorded 67 incidents of this type vs 23 in Portadown. Overall, Portadown had fewer total crimes (64 vs 177).

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