Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT41 · Antrim
8
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Mill Town has less crime — 8 vs 1,499 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Mill Town in March 2026 — 1,499 incidents compared to 8, a 187.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (138), while Mill Town has more Criminal damage & arson (2). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Mill Town is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Mill Town recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 8 vs 1,499 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Mill Town 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 Mill Town had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Mill Town recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 1,499).