Belfast vs Lurgan — 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

Lurgan

BT66 · Craigavon

244

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour86
  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Criminal damage & arson30

Belfast has less crime — 93 vs 244 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Lurgan recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in March 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 93, a 2.6x difference. Belfast is below the national average while Lurgan is above, making Belfast the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Lurgan safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 93 vs 244 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.

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

In March 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (32 incidents) while Lurgan's was Anti-social behaviour (86 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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