Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT29 · Antrim
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT11 · Belfast
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Antrim has less crime — 28 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Antrim in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 28, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Antrim sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Belfast has more Shoplifting (31). 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, Antrim recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 28 vs 194 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Antrim is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Antrim saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Belfast had more Shoplifting. Overall, Antrim recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 194).