Portadown vs Portstewart — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Portadown

BT62 · Craigavon

52

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Drugs6

Portstewart

BT55 · Coleraine

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Portstewart has less crime — 36 vs 52 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Portadown saw somewhat more crime than Portstewart in April 2026 (52 vs 36 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Portadown sees higher rates of Drugs (6), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Portadown or Portstewart safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Portadown — 36 vs 52 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Portadown saw higher rates of Drugs while Portstewart had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portstewart recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 52).

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