Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT3 · Belfast
93
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT45 · Magherafelt
4
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Magherafelt has less crime — 4 vs 93 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in March 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 4, a 23.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Criminal damage & arson (14), while Magherafelt 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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Based on March 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 4 vs 93 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Magherafelt had more Other theft. Overall, Magherafelt recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 93).