Belfast vs Coleraine — 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

Coleraine

BT52 · Coleraine

116

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Coleraine has less crime — 116 vs 396 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Coleraine in March 2026 — 396 incidents compared to 116, a 3.4x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (138 vs 48 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Coleraine safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Coleraine recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 116 vs 396 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 138 incidents of this type vs 48 in Coleraine. Overall, Coleraine had fewer total crimes (116 vs 396).

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