Belfast vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT1 · Belfast

1,296

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour397
  • Violence & sexual offences389
  • Shoplifting116

Belfast

BT11 · Belfast

194

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour64
  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Shoplifting31

Belfast has less crime — 194 vs 1,296 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 1,296 incidents compared to 194, a 6.7x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (397 vs 64 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Belfast safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 194 vs 1,296 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Belfast recorded 397 incidents of this type vs 64 in Belfast. Overall, Belfast had fewer total crimes (194 vs 1,296).

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