Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT65 · Craigavon
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
64
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Portadown has less crime — 64 vs 66 incidents in February 2026.
Craigavon and Portadown recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 66 and 64 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Craigavon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Portadown 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Portadown recorded fewer crimes than Craigavon — 64 vs 66 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Portadown is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Craigavon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portadown had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Portadown recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 66).