Belfast vs Coleraine — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT4 · Belfast

148

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour56
  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Coleraine

BT51 · Coleraine

7

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Violence & sexual offences2

Coleraine has less crime — 7 vs 148 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Coleraine in March 2026 — 148 incidents compared to 7, a 21.1x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (56 vs 5 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 Coleraine safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Coleraine recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 7 vs 148 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Coleraine is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 56 incidents of this type vs 5 in Coleraine. Overall, Coleraine had fewer total crimes (7 vs 148).

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