Belfast vs Craigavon — 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

Craigavon

BT65 · Craigavon

117

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour39
  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Criminal damage & arson23

Craigavon has less crime — 117 vs 396 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in March 2026 — 396 incidents compared to 117, a 3.4x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (138 vs 39 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 Craigavon safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 117 vs 396 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 138 incidents of this type vs 39 in Craigavon. Overall, Craigavon had fewer total crimes (117 vs 396).

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