Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT60 · County Armagh
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
64
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
County Armagh has less crime — 2 vs 64 incidents in February 2026.
Portadown recorded substantially more crime than County Armagh in February 2026 — 64 incidents compared to 2, a 32.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: County Armagh sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Portadown has more Violence & sexual offences (23) and Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, County Armagh recorded fewer crimes than Portadown — 2 vs 64 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. County Armagh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, County Armagh saw higher rates of Other crime while Portadown had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, County Armagh recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 64).