Belfast vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT1 · Belfast

1,337

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour446
  • Violence & sexual offences355
  • Shoplifting135

Belfast

BT4 · Belfast

169

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Shoplifting34

Belfast has less crime — 169 vs 1,337 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 1,337 incidents compared to 169, a 7.9x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (446 vs 55 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 April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 169 vs 1,337 incidents. That is 87% 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 April 2026, Belfast recorded 446 incidents of this type vs 55 in Belfast. Overall, Belfast had fewer total crimes (169 vs 1,337).

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