Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT7 · Belfast
720
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT48 · Derry
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Londonderry has less crime — 278 vs 720 incidents in March 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Londonderry in March 2026 — 720 incidents compared to 278, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (68), while Londonderry has more Criminal damage & arson (32). 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, Londonderry recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 278 vs 720 incidents. That is 61% 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 Londonderry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Londonderry recorded fewer total crimes (278 vs 720).