Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,337
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT14 · Belfast
342
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 342 vs 1,337 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 1,337 incidents compared to 342, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (135), while Belfast has more Criminal damage & arson (49). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 342 vs 1,337 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Belfast had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (342 vs 1,337).