Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT3 · Belfast
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT18 · North Down
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holywood has less crime — 42 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Holywood in February 2026 — 95 vs 42 incidents. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 42 vs 95 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Holywood is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) while Holywood's was Violence & sexual offences (15 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.