Belfast vs County Armagh — 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

County Armagh

BT60 · County Armagh

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1

County Armagh has less crime — 1 vs 148 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than County Armagh in March 2026 — 148 incidents compared to 1, a 148.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (56) and Violence & sexual offences (40), while County Armagh has more Other theft (1). 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 County Armagh safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, County Armagh recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 1 vs 148 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. County Armagh is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences while County Armagh had more Other theft. Overall, County Armagh recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 148).

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