Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT9 · Belfast
209
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Whiteabbey has less crime — 124 vs 209 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Whiteabbey in April 2026 — 209 vs 124 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (31), while Whiteabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Whiteabbey recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 124 vs 209 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other theft while Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Whiteabbey recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 209).