Belfast vs Donaghadee — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT15 · Belfast

332

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences110
  • Anti-social behaviour95
  • Criminal damage & arson47

Donaghadee

BT21 · Ards

30

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Donaghadee has less crime — 30 vs 332 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Donaghadee in April 2026 — 332 incidents compared to 30, a 11.1x difference. Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Donaghadee is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Donaghadee safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Donaghadee recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 30 vs 332 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Donaghadee is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (110 incidents) while Donaghadee's was Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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