Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT36 · Newtownabbey
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT55 · Coleraine
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Portstewart has less crime — 36 vs 62 incidents in April 2026.
Newtownabbey recorded notably higher crime than Portstewart in April 2026 — 62 vs 36 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newtownabbey sees higher rates of Drugs (5), while Portstewart has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Newtownabbey — 36 vs 62 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newtownabbey saw higher rates of Drugs while Portstewart had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portstewart recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 62).