Belfast vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belfast

BT4 · Belfast

118

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Other theft10

Belfast

BT7 · Belfast

613

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour200
  • Violence & sexual offences167
  • Other theft57

Belfast has less crime — 118 vs 613 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 613 incidents compared to 118, a 5.2x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (200 vs 48 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Belfast safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 118 vs 613 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Belfast recorded 48 incidents of this type vs 200 in Belfast. Overall, Belfast had fewer total crimes (118 vs 613).

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