Belfast vs Coleraine — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT11 · Belfast

203

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences70
  • Anti-social behaviour63
  • Shoplifting17

Coleraine

BT51 · Coleraine

7

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Violence & sexual offences2

Coleraine has less crime — 7 vs 203 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Coleraine in March 2026 — 203 incidents compared to 7, a 29.0x difference. Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Coleraine is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Coleraine safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Coleraine recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 7 vs 203 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Coleraine is also below the national average for crime.

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

In March 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (70 incidents) while Coleraine's was Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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