Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT11 · Belfast
203
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT66 · Craigavon
244
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 203 vs 244 incidents in March 2026.
Lurgan saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in March 2026 (244 vs 203 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Lurgan has more Criminal damage & arson (30). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 203 vs 244 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Lurgan is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lurgan had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (203 vs 244).