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

BT6 · Belfast

321

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour97
  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Shoplifting35

Belfast has less crime — 321 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 321, a 4.2x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (446 vs 97 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Belfast safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 321 vs 1,337 incidents. That is 76% 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 97 in Belfast. Overall, Belfast had fewer total crimes (321 vs 1,337).

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