Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT10 · Belfast
82
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT66 · Craigavon
244
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 82 vs 244 incidents in March 2026.
Lurgan recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in March 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 82, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other crime (6), while Lurgan has more Criminal damage & arson (30). Belfast is below the national average while Lurgan is above, making Belfast the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 82 vs 244 incidents. That is 66% 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 Lurgan had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 244).