Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT12 · Belfast
630
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT15 · Belfast
332
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 332 vs 630 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 630 vs 332 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (65), while Belfast has more Criminal damage & arson (47). 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 April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 332 vs 630 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other theft while Belfast had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (332 vs 630).