Belfast vs Dundonald — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT3 · Belfast

93

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Dundonald

BT16 · Castlereagh

83

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences24
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Dundonald has less crime — 83 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast and Dundonald recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 93 and 83 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Dundonald safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dundonald recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 83 vs 93 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Dundonald is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Belfast recorded 31 incidents of this type vs 24 in Dundonald. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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