Belfast vs Dundonald — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT3 · Belfast

95

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Criminal damage & arson14

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 95 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Dundonald in February 2026 — 95 vs 57 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Anti-social behaviour dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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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 95 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Dundonald is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Belfast recorded 30 incidents of this type vs 18 in Dundonald. Overall, Dundonald had fewer total crimes (57 vs 95).

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