Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT12 · Belfast
630
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT5 · Belfast
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 199 vs 630 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 630 incidents compared to 199, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (65), while Belfast has more Shoplifting (31). 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 — 199 vs 630 incidents. That is 68% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 630).