Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT46 · Magherafelt
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT55 · Coleraine
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 1 vs 36 incidents in April 2026.
Portstewart recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 36 incidents compared to 1, a 36.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Portstewart — 1 vs 36 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Magherafelt's top crime category was Criminal damage & arson (1 incidents) while Portstewart's was Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.