Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT10 · Belfast
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT36 · Newtownabbey
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Belfast has less crime — 70 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Newtownabbey saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in February 2026 (85 vs 70 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Newtownabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Newtownabbey — 70 vs 85 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Belfast 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 Newtownabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 85).