Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT10 · Belfast
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT18 · North Down
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holywood has less crime — 42 vs 70 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Holywood in February 2026 — 70 vs 42 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Holywood has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 42 vs 70 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Holywood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Holywood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Holywood recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 70).