Belfast vs Newry and Mourne — 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

Newry and Mourne

BT35 · Newry and Mourne

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Newry and Mourne has less crime — 1 vs 172 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Newry and Mourne in March 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 1, a 172.0x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (61 vs 1 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 Newry and Mourne safer?

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

What are the main differences in crime between Belfast and Newry and Mourne?

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Belfast recorded 61 incidents of this type vs 1 in Newry and Mourne. Overall, Newry and Mourne had fewer total crimes (1 vs 172).

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