Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT9 · Belfast
208
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BT48 · Derry
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 208 vs 278 incidents in March 2026.
Londonderry saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in March 2026 (278 vs 208 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (27), 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, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Londonderry — 208 vs 278 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Londonderry 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, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (208 vs 278).