Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT38 · Carrickfergus
99
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Carrickfergus has less crime — 99 vs 1,499 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Carrickfergus in March 2026 — 1,499 incidents compared to 99, a 15.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (138), while Carrickfergus has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Carrickfergus is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Carrickfergus recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 99 vs 1,499 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Carrickfergus is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Carrickfergus had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Carrickfergus recorded fewer total crimes (99 vs 1,499).