Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT48 · Derry
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Londonderry has less crime — 278 vs 1,499 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Londonderry in March 2026 — 1,499 incidents compared to 278, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (138), while Londonderry has more Criminal damage & arson (32). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Londonderry recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 278 vs 1,499 incidents. That is 81% 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 Londonderry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Londonderry recorded fewer total crimes (278 vs 1,499).