Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT2 · Belfast
1,323
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT3 · Belfast
93
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Belfast has less crime — 93 vs 1,323 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 1,323 incidents compared to 93, a 14.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (131), while Belfast has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Belfast is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 93 vs 1,323 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Belfast had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (93 vs 1,323).