Belfast vs County Fermanagh — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT1 · Belfast

1,499

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour483
  • Violence & sexual offences406
  • Shoplifting138

County Fermanagh

BT74 · County Fermanagh

26

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Shoplifting5

County Fermanagh has less crime — 26 vs 1,499 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than County Fermanagh in March 2026 — 1,499 incidents compared to 26, a 57.7x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (483 vs 7 incidents). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while County Fermanagh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or County Fermanagh safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, County Fermanagh recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 26 vs 1,499 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. County Fermanagh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Belfast and County Fermanagh?

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 483 incidents of this type vs 7 in County Fermanagh. Overall, County Fermanagh had fewer total crimes (26 vs 1,499).

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