Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT23 · Ards
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT4 · Belfast
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ards has less crime — 7 vs 169 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Ards in April 2026 — 169 incidents compared to 7, a 24.1x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ards recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 7 vs 169 incidents. That is 96% 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 (55 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.