Belfast vs Dundonald — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT5 · Belfast

135

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Dundonald

BT16 · Castlereagh

57

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Dundonald has less crime — 57 vs 135 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Dundonald in February 2026 — 135 vs 57 incidents. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (48 vs 18 incidents). 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 Dundonald safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dundonald recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 57 vs 135 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Dundonald is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Belfast recorded 48 incidents of this type vs 18 in Dundonald. Overall, Dundonald had fewer total crimes (57 vs 135).

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