Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT6 · Belfast
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT33 · Down
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newcastle has less crime — 91 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Newcastle in April 2026 — 321 incidents compared to 91, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Newcastle has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newcastle is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newcastle recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 91 vs 321 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Newcastle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newcastle recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 321).