Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT23 · Ards
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT1 · Belfast
1,337
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ards has less crime — 7 vs 1,337 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Ards in April 2026 — 1,337 incidents compared to 7, a 191.0x difference. Ards is below the national average while Belfast is above, making Ards the safer choice on this measure.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Ards recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 7 vs 1,337 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Ards is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Ards's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (4 incidents) while Belfast's was Anti-social behaviour (446 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.