Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT2 · Belfast
1,288
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT5 · Belfast
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Belfast has less crime — 135 vs 1,288 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 1,288 incidents compared to 135, a 9.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (111), while Belfast has more Criminal damage & arson (12). 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 — 135 vs 1,288 incidents. That is 90% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 1,288).