Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT10 · Belfast
82
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT65 · Craigavon
117
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Belfast has less crime — 82 vs 117 incidents in March 2026.
Craigavon saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in March 2026 (117 vs 82 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other crime (6), while Craigavon has more Criminal damage & arson (23). 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, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Craigavon — 82 vs 117 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other crime while Craigavon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 117).