Bangor vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bangor

BT19 · North Down

160

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour67
  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Belfast

BT5 · Belfast

134

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour47
  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Belfast has less crime — 134 vs 160 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in February 2026 (160 vs 134 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Anti-social behaviour dominating in each. 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 February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 134 vs 160 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bangor recorded 67 incidents of this type vs 47 in Belfast. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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