Belfast vs County Armagh — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT9 · Belfast

208

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour64
  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Other theft27

County Armagh

BT60 · County Armagh

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1

County Armagh has less crime — 1 vs 208 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than County Armagh in March 2026 — 208 incidents compared to 1, a 208.0x difference. Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while County Armagh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or County Armagh safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, County Armagh recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 1 vs 208 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. County Armagh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Belfast and County Armagh?

In March 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (64 incidents) while County Armagh's was Other theft (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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