Belfast vs Mill Town — 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

Mill Town

BT41 · Antrim

8

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Mill Town has less crime — 8 vs 288 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Mill Town in March 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 8, a 36.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (25), while Mill Town has more Criminal damage & arson (2). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Mill Town is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Mill Town safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Mill Town recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 8 vs 288 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Mill Town is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Belfast and Mill Town?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other theft while Mill Town had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Mill Town recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 288).

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