Belfast vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belfast

BT11 · Belfast

194

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour64
  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Shoplifting31

Belfast

BT5 · Belfast

135

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Belfast has less crime — 135 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in February 2026 (194 vs 135 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Belfast has more Criminal damage & arson (12). 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 Belfast safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 135 vs 194 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes.

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

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 (135 vs 194).

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