Belfast vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT12 · Belfast

599

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour180
  • Violence & sexual offences174
  • Criminal damage & arson63

Belfast

BT5 · Belfast

135

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Belfast has less crime — 135 vs 599 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 599 incidents compared to 135, a 4.4x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (180 vs 48 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 135 vs 599 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Belfast recorded 180 incidents of this type vs 48 in Belfast. Overall, Belfast had fewer total crimes (135 vs 599).

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