Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT1 · Belfast
1,296
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT4 · Belfast
118
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Belfast has less crime — 118 vs 1,296 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 1,296 incidents compared to 118, a 11.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (116), while Belfast has more Other theft (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 118 vs 1,296 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Belfast had more Other theft. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 1,296).