Belfast vs Belfast — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT10 · Belfast

70

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Shoplifting15

Belfast

BT11 · Belfast

194

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour64
  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Shoplifting31

Belfast has less crime — 70 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 70, a 2.8x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (64 vs 21 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Belfast safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 70 vs 194 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Belfast recorded 21 incidents of this type vs 64 in Belfast. Overall, Belfast had fewer total crimes (70 vs 194).

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