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

BT9 · Belfast

148

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Other theft23

Belfast has less crime — 118 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in February 2026 (148 vs 118 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Anti-social behaviour dominating in each. 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 148 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes.

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 45 in Belfast. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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