Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT66 · Craigavon
244
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Lurgan has less crime — 244 vs 1,499 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Lurgan in March 2026 — 1,499 incidents compared to 244, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (138), while Lurgan has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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, Lurgan recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 244 vs 1,499 incidents. That is 84% 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 Lurgan had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lurgan recorded fewer total crimes (244 vs 1,499).