Belfast vs Dungannon — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belfast

BT7 · Belfast

720

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour247
  • Violence & sexual offences187
  • Other theft68

Dungannon

BT71 · Dungannon

3

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3

Dungannon has less crime — 3 vs 720 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Dungannon in March 2026 — 720 incidents compared to 3, a 240.0x difference. Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dungannon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Dungannon safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Dungannon recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 3 vs 720 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Dungannon is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Belfast and Dungannon?

In March 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (247 incidents) while Dungannon's was Violence & sexual offences (3 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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