Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT19 · North Down
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BT2 · Belfast
1,323
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bangor has less crime — 161 vs 1,323 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Bangor in April 2026 — 1,323 incidents compared to 161, a 8.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bangor sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Belfast has more Shoplifting (131). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bangor recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 161 vs 1,323 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bangor saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Belfast had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bangor recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 1,323).