Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT15 · Belfast
393
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT2 · Belfast
1,288
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Belfast has less crime — 393 vs 1,288 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 1,288 incidents compared to 393, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (48), while Belfast has more Shoplifting (111). 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 February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 393 vs 1,288 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Belfast had more Shoplifting. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (393 vs 1,288).