Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT65 · Craigavon
117
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Craigavon has less crime — 117 vs 1,499 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in March 2026 — 1,499 incidents compared to 117, a 12.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (138), while Craigavon has more Criminal damage & arson (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 117 vs 1,499 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
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 (117 vs 1,499).