Portadown vs Portrush — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Portadown

BT62 · Craigavon

64

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Portrush

BT56 · Coleraine

57

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Portrush has less crime — 57 vs 64 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Portadown and Portrush recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 64 and 57 incidents respectively. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Portadown or Portrush safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Portrush recorded fewer crimes than Portadown — 57 vs 64 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Portrush is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Portadown and Portrush?

In February 2026, Portadown's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (23 incidents) while Portrush's was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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