Belfast vs Omagh — 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

Omagh

BT78 · Omagh

2

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1
  • Other crime1

Omagh has less crime — 2 vs 172 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Omagh in March 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 2, a 86.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (61) and Violence & sexual offences (45), while Omagh has more Other crime (1). 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 Omagh safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Omagh recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 2 vs 172 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Omagh is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences while Omagh had more Other crime. Overall, Omagh recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 172).

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