Belfast vs Craigavon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT15 · Belfast

417

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour122
  • Violence & sexual offences119
  • Criminal damage & arson40

Craigavon

BT63 · Craigavon

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Craigavon has less crime — 1 vs 417 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Craigavon in March 2026 — 417 incidents compared to 1, a 417.0x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (122 vs 1 incidents). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Craigavon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Craigavon safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 1 vs 417 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Craigavon is also below the national average for crime.

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 122 incidents of this type vs 1 in Craigavon. Overall, Craigavon had fewer total crimes (1 vs 417).

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