Belfast vs Larne — 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

Larne

BT40 · Larne

102

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Drugs9

Larne has less crime — 102 vs 106 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast and Larne recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 106 and 102 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Larne has more Drugs (9). 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 Larne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Larne recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 102 vs 106 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Larne is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Larne had more Drugs. Overall, Larne recorded fewer total crimes (102 vs 106).

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