Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT11 · Belfast
307
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Whiteabbey has less crime — 124 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Whiteabbey in April 2026 — 307 vs 124 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Whiteabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Whiteabbey recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 124 vs 307 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Whiteabbey recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 307).