Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT5 · Belfast
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT7 · Belfast
683
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 199 vs 683 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 683 incidents compared to 199, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Belfast has more Drugs (47). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 199 vs 683 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Belfast had more Drugs. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 683).