Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT4 · Belfast
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BT7 · Belfast
683
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 169 vs 683 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 683 incidents compared to 169, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34), while Belfast has more Drugs (47). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 169 vs 683 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Belfast had more Drugs. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 683).