Belfast vs Larne — 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

Larne

BT40 · Larne

94

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Larne has less crime — 94 vs 148 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Larne in March 2026 — 148 vs 94 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 Larne safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Larne recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 94 vs 148 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Larne is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 56 incidents of this type vs 40 in Larne. Overall, Larne had fewer total crimes (94 vs 148).

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