Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT15 · Belfast
332
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT9 · Belfast
209
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 209 vs 332 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 332 vs 209 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (47), while Belfast has more Other theft (31). 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 April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 209 vs 332 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Belfast had more Other theft. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (209 vs 332).