Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT15 · Belfast
393
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT7 · Belfast
613
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 393 vs 613 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 613 vs 393 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (48), while Belfast has more Other theft (57). 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 February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 393 vs 613 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Belfast had more Other theft. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (393 vs 613).