Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT20 · North Down
130
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BT10 · Belfast
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Belfast has less crime — 70 vs 130 incidents in February 2026.
Bangor recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 130 vs 70 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bangor sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Belfast has more Shoplifting (15). 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, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Bangor — 70 vs 130 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bangor saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Belfast had more Shoplifting. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 130).