Lurgan vs Portrush — 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

Portrush

BT56 · Coleraine

57

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Portrush has less crime — 57 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lurgan recorded substantially more crime than Portrush in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 57, a 3.1x difference. 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 Portrush safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 57 vs 177 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Portrush is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Lurgan's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (67 incidents) while Portrush's was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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