Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT54 · Moyle
38
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT3 · Belfast
93
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Ballycastle has less crime — 38 vs 93 incidents in March 2026.
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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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.
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.