Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT14 · Belfast
366
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT38 · Carrickfergus
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Carrickfergus has less crime — 82 vs 366 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Carrickfergus in February 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 82, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (51), while Carrickfergus has more Other theft (6). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Carrickfergus is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Carrickfergus recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 82 vs 366 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Carrickfergus is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Carrickfergus had more Other theft. Overall, Carrickfergus recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 366).