Belfast vs Limavady — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT6 · Belfast

288

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour98
  • Violence & sexual offences88
  • Other theft25

Limavady

BT49 · Limavady

107

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Shoplifting26
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Limavady has less crime — 107 vs 288 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Limavady in March 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 107, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (25), while Limavady has more Shoplifting (26). 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 Limavady safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Limavady recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 107 vs 288 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other theft while Limavady had more Shoplifting. Overall, Limavady recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 288).

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