Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT5 · Belfast
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BT6 · Belfast
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 134 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 247 vs 134 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), while Belfast has more Other theft (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 134 vs 247 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Belfast had more Other theft. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 247).