Belfast vs Bushmills — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT10 · Belfast

82

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences28
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Other crime6

Bushmills

BT57 · Moyle

6

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Bushmills has less crime — 6 vs 82 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Bushmills in March 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 6, a 13.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other crime (6), while Bushmills has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Bushmills safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Bushmills recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 6 vs 82 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Bushmills is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other crime while Bushmills had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bushmills recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 82).

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