Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT29 · Antrim
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT9 · Belfast
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Antrim has less crime — 28 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Antrim in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 28, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Antrim sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Belfast has more Other theft (27). Antrim is below the national average while Belfast is above, making Antrim the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Antrim recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 28 vs 196 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 Other theft. Overall, Antrim recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 196).