Belfast vs County Fermanagh — 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 Fermanagh

BT74 · County Fermanagh

26

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Shoplifting5

County Fermanagh has less crime — 26 vs 148 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than County Fermanagh in March 2026 — 148 incidents compared to 26, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while County Fermanagh has more Shoplifting (5). 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 Fermanagh safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, County Fermanagh recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 26 vs 148 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. County Fermanagh is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while County Fermanagh had more Shoplifting. Overall, County Fermanagh recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 148).

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