Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT54 · Moyle
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT56 · Coleraine
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ballycastle has less crime — 26 vs 57 incidents in February 2026.
Portrush recorded notably higher crime than Ballycastle in February 2026 — 57 vs 26 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballycastle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Portrush has more Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ballycastle recorded fewer crimes than Portrush — 26 vs 57 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Ballycastle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ballycastle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portrush had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ballycastle recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 57).