Belfast vs Limavady — 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

Limavady

BT49 · Limavady

107

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Shoplifting26
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Limavady has less crime — 107 vs 203 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Limavady in March 2026 — 203 vs 107 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (70 vs 36 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Limavady safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Limavady recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 107 vs 203 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 70 incidents of this type vs 36 in Limavady. Overall, Limavady had fewer total crimes (107 vs 203).

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