Coleraine vs Strabane

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Coleraine Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Strabane Police Service of Northern Ireland

      Coleraine vs Strabane Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Coleraine
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      5,728 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Strabane
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      2,180 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coleraine
      B Strabane
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,728
      2,180
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,596
      2,321
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.4%
      ↓6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coleraine
      B Strabane
      Violent Crime
      1,695 ↓6%
      918 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,015 ↑8%
      473 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      308 ↑18%
      168 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      132 ↑106%
      33 ↓27%
      Burglary
      119 ↓18%
      52 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      575 ↑2%
      236 ↑2%
      Drugs
      272 ↑2%
      117 ↓6%
      Public Order
      44 ↓10%
      17 ↑6%
      Robbery
      5 ↓55%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      359 ↑1%
      62 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑25%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑38%
      17 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      126 ↓15%
      80 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Strabane is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coleraine safer than Strabane?

      Coleraine has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,728 crimes in the last 12 months. Strabane has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,180 crimes. Strabane scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coleraine vs Strabane?

      Coleraine shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Strabane shows -6.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coleraine and Strabane?

      In Coleraine, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,015 incidents). In Strabane, it is Violent Crime (918 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coleraine and Strabane?

      Coleraine recorded 2,015 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Strabane recorded 473. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Coleraine vs Strabane?

      Violent crime in Coleraine totalled 1,695 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 918 in Strabane. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coleraine and Strabane in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coleraine recorded 5,596 crimes (now 5,728, a change of +2.4%). Strabane recorded 2,321 crimes previously (now 2,180, -6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coleraine and Strabane?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Coleraine has a resolution rate of 0% and Strabane has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coleraine and Strabane?

      Coleraine falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Strabane is covered by Police Service of Northern Ireland. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Coleraine and Strabane?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Coleraine or Strabane on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coleraine and Strabane. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.