Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT32 · Banbridge
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT9 · Belfast
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Banbridge has less crime — 5 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Banbridge in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 5, a 39.2x difference. Banbridge is below the national average while Belfast is above, making Banbridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Banbridge recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 5 vs 196 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Banbridge is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Banbridge's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (4 incidents) while Belfast's was Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.