Belfast vs Bushmills — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belfast

BT3 · Belfast

93

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Bushmills

BT57 · Moyle

6

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Bushmills has less crime — 6 vs 93 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Bushmills in March 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 6, a 15.5x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Bushmills safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Bushmills recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 6 vs 93 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Bushmills is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Belfast and Bushmills?

In March 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (32 incidents) while Bushmills's was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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