Belfast vs Craigavon — 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

Craigavon

BT63 · Craigavon

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Craigavon has less crime — 1 vs 203 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in March 2026 — 203 incidents compared to 1, a 203.0x difference. Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Craigavon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Craigavon safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 1 vs 203 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.

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

In March 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (70 incidents) while Craigavon's was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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