Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT14 · Belfast
396
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT48 · Derry
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Londonderry has less crime — 278 vs 396 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast saw somewhat more crime than Londonderry in March 2026 (396 vs 278 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Londonderry recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 278 vs 396 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
In March 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (138 incidents) while Londonderry's was Violence & sexual offences (120 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.