Belfast vs Limavady — 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

Limavady

BT49 · Limavady

107

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Shoplifting26
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Limavady has less crime — 107 vs 1,499 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Limavady in March 2026 — 1,499 incidents compared to 107, a 14.0x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Limavady safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Limavady recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 107 vs 1,499 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Belfast and Limavady?

In March 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (483 incidents) while Limavady's was Violence & sexual offences (36 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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