Banbridge vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Banbridge

BT25 · Banbridge

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Belfast

BT15 · Belfast

332

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Banbridge has less crime — 1 vs 332 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Banbridge in April 2026 — 332 incidents compared to 1, a 332.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (110 vs 1 incidents). Banbridge is below the national average while Belfast is above, making Banbridge the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banbridge or Belfast safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Banbridge recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 1 vs 332 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Banbridge is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Banbridge recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 110 in Belfast. Overall, Banbridge had fewer total crimes (1 vs 332).

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