Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT19 · North Down
160
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BT1 · Belfast
1,293
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bangor has less crime — 160 vs 1,293 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Bangor in February 2026 — 1,293 incidents compared to 160, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bangor sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Belfast has more Shoplifting (116). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bangor recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 160 vs 1,293 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bangor saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Belfast had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bangor recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 1,293).