Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT15 · Belfast
417
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT48 · Derry
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Londonderry has less crime — 278 vs 417 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Londonderry in March 2026 — 417 vs 278 incidents. 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 March 2026 Police data, Londonderry recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 278 vs 417 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
In March 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (122 incidents) while Londonderry's was Violence & sexual offences (120 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.