Bangor vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bangor

BT19 · North Down

161

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Belfast

BT3 · Belfast

93

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Belfast has less crime — 93 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 161 vs 93 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bangor records significantly more (55 vs 31 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bangor or Belfast safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 93 vs 161 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bangor recorded 55 incidents of this type vs 31 in Belfast. Overall, Belfast had fewer total crimes (93 vs 161).

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