Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT4 · Belfast
169
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BT9 · Belfast
209
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 169 vs 209 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in April 2026 (209 vs 169 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34), while Belfast has more Other theft (31). 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 209 incidents. That is 19% 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 Other theft. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 209).