Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,337
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT9 · Belfast
209
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 209 vs 1,337 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 1,337 incidents compared to 209, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (135), while Belfast has more Other theft (31). 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 — 209 vs 1,337 incidents. That is 84% 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 Other theft. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (209 vs 1,337).