Belfast vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belfast

BT10 · Belfast

106

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Shoplifting11

Belfast

BT11 · Belfast

307

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences97
  • Anti-social behaviour88
  • Shoplifting30

Belfast has less crime — 106 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 307 incidents compared to 106, a 2.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (97 vs 33 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Belfast safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 106 vs 307 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Belfast and Belfast?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Belfast recorded 33 incidents of this type vs 97 in Belfast. Overall, Belfast had fewer total crimes (106 vs 307).

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