Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT5 · Belfast
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT33 · Down
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newcastle has less crime — 91 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Newcastle in April 2026 — 199 vs 91 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Newcastle has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newcastle is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newcastle recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 91 vs 199 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Newcastle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newcastle recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 199).