Ballycastle vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballycastle

BT54 · Moyle

38

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Criminal damage & arson4

Belfast

BT3 · Belfast

93

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Ballycastle has less crime — 38 vs 93 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Ballycastle in March 2026 — 93 vs 38 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 Ballycastle or Belfast safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Ballycastle recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 38 vs 93 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Ballycastle is also below the national average for crime.

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

In March 2026, Ballycastle's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) while Belfast's was Violence & sexual offences (32 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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