Ards vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ards

BT23 · Ards

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Belfast

BT14 · Belfast

342

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour109
  • Violence & sexual offences100
  • Criminal damage & arson49

Ards has less crime — 7 vs 342 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Ards in April 2026 — 342 incidents compared to 7, a 48.9x difference. Ards is below the national average while Belfast is above, making Ards the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ards or Belfast safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ards recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 7 vs 342 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Ards is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Ards's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (4 incidents) while Belfast's was Anti-social behaviour (109 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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