Bangor vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bangor

BT20 · North Down

117

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour51
  • Violence & sexual offences37
  • Criminal damage & arson9

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 117 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bangor saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in April 2026 (117 vs 93 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 117 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Bangor's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) while Belfast's was Violence & sexual offences (31 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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