Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT36 · Newtownabbey
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT56 · Coleraine
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portrush has less crime — 57 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Newtownabbey saw somewhat more crime than Portrush in February 2026 (85 vs 57 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Newtownabbey — 57 vs 85 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Portrush is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Newtownabbey's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (32 incidents) while Portrush's was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.