Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT11 · Belfast
194
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BT21 · Ards
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Donaghadee has less crime — 25 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Donaghadee in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 25, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Donaghadee has more Other crime (1). 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, Donaghadee recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 25 vs 194 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Donaghadee is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Donaghadee had more Other crime. Overall, Donaghadee recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 194).