Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT52 · Coleraine
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BT55 · Coleraine
55
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portstewart has less crime — 55 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.
Coleraine recorded notably higher crime than Portstewart in February 2026 — 116 vs 55 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coleraine sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Portstewart has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portstewart recorded fewer crimes than Coleraine — 55 vs 116 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Portstewart is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coleraine saw higher rates of Other theft while Portstewart had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portstewart recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 116).