Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
139
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Whiteabbey has less crime — 139 vs 1,499 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Whiteabbey in March 2026 — 1,499 incidents compared to 139, a 10.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (138), while Whiteabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Whiteabbey recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 139 vs 1,499 incidents. That is 91% 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 Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Whiteabbey recorded fewer total crimes (139 vs 1,499).