Belfast vs Carryduff — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT11 · Belfast

307

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences97
  • Anti-social behaviour88
  • Shoplifting30

Carryduff

BT8 · Castlereagh

27

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Drugs4

Carryduff has less crime — 27 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Carryduff in April 2026 — 307 incidents compared to 27, a 11.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Carryduff has more Drugs (4). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Carryduff is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Carryduff safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Carryduff recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 27 vs 307 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Carryduff is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Carryduff had more Drugs. Overall, Carryduff recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 307).

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