Belfast vs Dungannon — 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

Dungannon

BT68 · Dungannon

2

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Dungannon has less crime — 2 vs 93 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Dungannon in March 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 2, a 46.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Criminal damage & arson (14), while Dungannon has more Other theft (1). 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 Dungannon safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Dungannon recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 2 vs 93 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Dungannon is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Dungannon had more Other theft. Overall, Dungannon recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 93).

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