Ballymena vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballymena

BT42 · Ballymena

178

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour62
  • Violence & sexual offences59
  • Criminal damage & arson26

Belfast

BT3 · Belfast

93

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

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

Belfast has less crime — 93 vs 178 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in March 2026 — 178 vs 93 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 March 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 93 vs 178 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.

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

In March 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (62 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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