Ballymena vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballymena

BT42 · Ballymena

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Belfast

BT15 · Belfast

332

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences110
  • Anti-social behaviour95
  • Criminal damage & arson47

Ballymena has less crime — 168 vs 332 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Ballymena in April 2026 — 332 vs 168 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballymena or Belfast safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ballymena recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 168 vs 332 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

In April 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) while Belfast's was Violence & sexual offences (110 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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