Belfast vs Bushmills — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT14 · Belfast

396

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour138
  • Violence & sexual offences107
  • Criminal damage & arson36

Bushmills

BT57 · Moyle

6

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Bushmills has less crime — 6 vs 396 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Bushmills in March 2026 — 396 incidents compared to 6, a 66.0x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (138 vs 2 incidents). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Bushmills is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Bushmills safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Bushmills recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 6 vs 396 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bushmills is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 138 incidents of this type vs 2 in Bushmills. Overall, Bushmills had fewer total crimes (6 vs 396).

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