Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT32 · Banbridge
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT13 · Belfast
558
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Banbridge has less crime — 13 vs 558 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Banbridge in April 2026 — 558 incidents compared to 13, a 42.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banbridge sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Belfast has more Anti-social behaviour (201). Banbridge is below the national average while Belfast is above, making Banbridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Banbridge recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 13 vs 558 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Banbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Banbridge saw higher rates of Other theft while Belfast had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Banbridge recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 558).