Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT11 · Belfast
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BT15 · Belfast
393
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 194 vs 393 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 393 vs 194 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Belfast has more Criminal damage & arson (48). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 194 vs 393 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Belfast had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 393).