Belfast vs Whiteabbey — 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

Whiteabbey

BT37 · Newtownabbey

124

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour50
  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Belfast has less crime — 106 vs 124 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Whiteabbey saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in April 2026 (124 vs 106 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Whiteabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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 Whiteabbey safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Whiteabbey — 106 vs 124 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 124).

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