Belfast vs Magherafelt — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT14 · Belfast

366

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences117
  • Anti-social behaviour87
  • Criminal damage & arson51

Magherafelt

BT45 · Magherafelt

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Magherafelt has less crime — 13 vs 366 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in February 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 13, a 28.2x difference. Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Magherafelt is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Magherafelt safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 13 vs 366 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (117 incidents) while Magherafelt's was Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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