Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT13 · Belfast
558
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT7 · Belfast
683
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 558 vs 683 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in April 2026 (683 vs 558 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (48), while Belfast has more Drugs (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 — 558 vs 683 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Belfast had more Drugs. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (558 vs 683).