Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT2 · Belfast
1,288
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT6 · Belfast
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 247 vs 1,288 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 1,288 incidents compared to 247, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (111), while Belfast has more Other theft (22). 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 February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 247 vs 1,288 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Belfast had more Other theft. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (247 vs 1,288).