Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT6 · Belfast
288
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT66 · Craigavon
244
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Lurgan has less crime — 244 vs 288 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast saw somewhat more crime than Lurgan in March 2026 (288 vs 244 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (25), while Lurgan has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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, Lurgan recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 244 vs 288 incidents. That is 15% 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 Lurgan had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lurgan recorded fewer total crimes (244 vs 288).