Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT56 · Coleraine
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT55 · Coleraine
55
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portstewart has less crime — 55 vs 57 incidents in February 2026.
Portrush and Portstewart recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 57 and 55 incidents respectively. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Portrush — 55 vs 57 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Portrush's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) while Portstewart's was Violence & sexual offences (20 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.