Belfast vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belfast

BT12 · Belfast

630

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour211
  • Violence & sexual offences178
  • Other theft65

Belfast

BT4 · Belfast

169

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Shoplifting34

Belfast has less crime — 169 vs 630 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 630 incidents compared to 169, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (65), while Belfast has more Shoplifting (34). 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 Belfast safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 169 vs 630 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other theft while Belfast had more Shoplifting. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 630).

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