Belfast vs Lurgan — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT12 · Belfast

634

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour240
  • Violence & sexual offences182
  • Criminal damage & arson63

Lurgan

BT66 · Craigavon

244

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour86
  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Criminal damage & arson30

Lurgan has less crime — 244 vs 634 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Lurgan in March 2026 — 634 incidents compared to 244, a 2.6x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (240 vs 86 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Lurgan safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Lurgan recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 244 vs 634 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 240 incidents of this type vs 86 in Lurgan. Overall, Lurgan had fewer total crimes (244 vs 634).

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