Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,296
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT3 · Belfast
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Belfast has less crime — 95 vs 1,296 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 1,296 incidents compared to 95, a 13.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (116), while Belfast has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Belfast is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 95 vs 1,296 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Belfast had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 1,296).