Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT2 · Belfast
1,288
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT21 · Ards
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Donaghadee has less crime — 25 vs 1,288 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Donaghadee in February 2026 — 1,288 incidents compared to 25, a 51.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (111), while Donaghadee has more Criminal damage & arson (1). 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Donaghadee recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 25 vs 1,288 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Donaghadee is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Donaghadee had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Donaghadee recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 1,288).