Antrim vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Antrim

BT29 · Antrim

22

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Belfast

BT3 · Belfast

93

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Antrim has less crime — 22 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Antrim in April 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 22, a 4.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (31 vs 9 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Antrim or Belfast safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Antrim recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 22 vs 93 incidents. That is 76% 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 April 2026, Antrim recorded 9 incidents of this type vs 31 in Belfast. Overall, Antrim had fewer total crimes (22 vs 93).

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