Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT2 · Belfast
1,526
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT74 · County Fermanagh
26
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
County Fermanagh has less crime — 26 vs 1,526 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than County Fermanagh in March 2026 — 1,526 incidents compared to 26, a 58.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (128), while County Fermanagh has more Shoplifting (5). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while County Fermanagh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, County Fermanagh recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 26 vs 1,526 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. County Fermanagh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while County Fermanagh had more Shoplifting. Overall, County Fermanagh recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 1,526).