Antrim vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Antrim

BT29 · Antrim

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Criminal damage & arson4

Belfast

BT13 · Belfast

588

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences199
  • Anti-social behaviour157
  • Criminal damage & arson69

Antrim has less crime — 28 vs 588 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Antrim in February 2026 — 588 incidents compared to 28, a 21.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (199 vs 12 incidents). Antrim is below the national average while Belfast is above, making Antrim the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Antrim or Belfast safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Antrim recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 28 vs 588 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Antrim is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Antrim and Belfast?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Antrim recorded 12 incidents of this type vs 199 in Belfast. Overall, Antrim had fewer total crimes (28 vs 588).

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