Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT64 · Craigavon
82
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Craigavon has less crime — 82 vs 1,499 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in March 2026 — 1,499 incidents compared to 82, a 18.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (138), while Craigavon has more Criminal damage & arson (15). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Craigavon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 82 vs 1,499 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Craigavon 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 Craigavon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Craigavon recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 1,499).