Belfast vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT14 · Belfast

342

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour109
  • Violence & sexual offences100
  • Criminal damage & arson49

Belfast

BT3 · Belfast

93

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Belfast has less crime — 93 vs 342 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 342 incidents compared to 93, a 3.7x difference. Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Belfast is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Belfast safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 93 vs 342 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (109 incidents) while Belfast's was Violence & sexual offences (31 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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