Belfast vs Dungannon — 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

Dungannon

BT71 · Dungannon

3

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3

Dungannon has less crime — 3 vs 203 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Dungannon in March 2026 — 203 incidents compared to 3, a 67.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (70 vs 3 incidents). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dungannon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Dungannon safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Dungannon recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 3 vs 203 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Dungannon is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 70 incidents of this type vs 3 in Dungannon. Overall, Dungannon had fewer total crimes (3 vs 203).

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