Belfast vs Newcastle — 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

Newcastle

BT33 · Down

91

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Criminal damage & arson4

Newcastle has less crime — 91 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast and Newcastle recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 93 and 91 incidents respectively. 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 Newcastle safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newcastle recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 91 vs 93 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Newcastle is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (31 incidents) while Newcastle's was Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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