Belfast vs Dundonald — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT11 · Belfast

194

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

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

Dundonald

BT16 · Castlereagh

57

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Dundonald has less crime — 57 vs 194 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Dundonald in February 2026 — 194 incidents compared to 57, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Dundonald has more Criminal damage & arson (8). 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 Dundonald safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dundonald recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 57 vs 194 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Dundonald is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dundonald had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dundonald recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 194).

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