Lurgan vs Portstewart — 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

Portstewart

BT55 · Coleraine

55

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Portstewart has less crime — 55 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lurgan recorded substantially more crime than Portstewart in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 55, a 3.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Lurgan records significantly more (67 vs 20 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 Portstewart safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 55 vs 177 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Lurgan recorded 67 incidents of this type vs 20 in Portstewart. Overall, Portstewart had fewer total crimes (55 vs 177).

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