Ballymena vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballymena

BT43 · Ballymena

28

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Belfast

BT15 · Belfast

332

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Ballymena has less crime — 28 vs 332 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Ballymena in April 2026 — 332 incidents compared to 28, a 11.9x difference. Ballymena is below the national average while Belfast is above, making Ballymena the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballymena or Belfast safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ballymena recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 28 vs 332 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Ballymena is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Ballymena's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (9 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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