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

BT7 · Belfast

683

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour259
  • Violence & sexual offences180
  • Drugs47

Belfast has less crime — 106 vs 683 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 683 incidents compared to 106, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Belfast has more Drugs (47). 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 683 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Belfast had more Drugs. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 683).

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