Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT39 · Newtownabbey
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newtownabbey has less crime — 41 vs 52 incidents in April 2026.
Portadown saw somewhat more crime than Newtownabbey in April 2026 (52 vs 41 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newtownabbey sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Portadown has more Drugs (6). 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, Newtownabbey recorded fewer crimes than Portadown — 41 vs 52 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newtownabbey saw higher rates of Other theft while Portadown had more Drugs. Overall, Newtownabbey recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 52).