Belfast vs County Armagh — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belfast

BT5 · Belfast

172

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour61
  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Other theft16

County Armagh

BT60 · County Armagh

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1

County Armagh has less crime — 1 vs 172 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than County Armagh in March 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 1, a 172.0x difference. 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 Armagh safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, County Armagh recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 1 vs 172 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. County Armagh is also below the national average for crime.

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

In March 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (61 incidents) while County Armagh's was Other theft (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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