Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT3 · Belfast
93
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT36 · Newtownabbey
103
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Belfast has less crime — 93 vs 103 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast and Newtownabbey recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 93 and 103 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Newtownabbey has more Drugs (6). 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, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Newtownabbey — 93 vs 103 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newtownabbey had more Drugs. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (93 vs 103).