Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT39 · Newtownabbey
44
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Newtownabbey has less crime — 44 vs 1,499 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Newtownabbey in March 2026 — 1,499 incidents compared to 44, a 34.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (138), while Newtownabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newtownabbey is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Newtownabbey recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 44 vs 1,499 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newtownabbey recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 1,499).