Belfast vs Craigavon — 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

Craigavon

BT65 · Craigavon

117

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour39
  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Criminal damage & arson23

Craigavon has less crime — 117 vs 148 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast saw somewhat more crime than Craigavon in March 2026 (148 vs 117 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 Craigavon safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Craigavon recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 117 vs 148 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 56 incidents of this type vs 39 in Craigavon. Overall, Craigavon had fewer total crimes (117 vs 148).

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