Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT6 · Belfast
288
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
139
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Whiteabbey has less crime — 139 vs 288 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Whiteabbey in March 2026 — 288 vs 139 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (25), while Whiteabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Whiteabbey recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 139 vs 288 incidents. That is 52% 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 Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Whiteabbey recorded fewer total crimes (139 vs 288).