Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT12 · Belfast
599
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT15 · Belfast
393
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 393 vs 599 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 599 vs 393 incidents. 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 February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 393 vs 599 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
In February 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (180 incidents) while Belfast's was Violence & sexual offences (118 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.