Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT6 · Belfast
288
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT48 · Derry
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Londonderry has less crime — 278 vs 288 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast and Londonderry recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 288 and 278 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (25), while Londonderry has more Criminal damage & arson (32). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Londonderry recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 278 vs 288 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other theft while Londonderry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Londonderry recorded fewer total crimes (278 vs 288).