About Belfast
Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland and serves as a key cultural and economic hub. Located on the north coast of the island, it lies at the mouth of the River Lagan, which flows into Belfast Lough. The city has a mix of historic and modern architecture, with notable landmarks including the Titanic Belfast museum, which commemorates the ship built in the city, and the Belfast Castle, set within extensive parkland. The city centre features a variety of shopping areas, restaurants, and entertainment venues, making it a focal point for both residents and visitors. Belfast is also known for its strong sense of community and rich musical heritage, particularly in traditional and contemporary Irish music. The BT7 postcode area covers parts of the city centre and surrounding residential districts, including areas near the university and medical facilities.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Belfast
Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Belfast, with 993 incidents logged in January 2026.
Broadband and Mobile Internet in Belfast
Most properties in Belfast can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.
Crime in Belfast 3,401 crimes · January 2026
Reported crime in Belfast is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.
1,001
Violence & Sexual Offences
993
Anti-Social Behaviour
286
Shoplifting
280
Criminal Damage & Arson
262
Other Theft
247
Drugs
86
Burglary
72
Other Crime
61
Vehicle Crime
40
Weapons
27
Robbery
21
Public Order
16
Bicycle Theft
9
Theft from Person
Local Policing
Data from data.police.uk
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Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
District
Belfast
Ward
Musgrave
Constituency
Belfast South
Notable & Famous People from Belfast 202 people
Alan McDonald
Association football coach
Northern Irish footballer (1963–2012)
Alan Snoddy
Association football referee
Northern Irish football referee (born 1955)
Alex Higgins
Snooker player
Northern Irish snooker player (1949–2010)
Alex Maskey
Politician
Irish politician (born 1952)
Alf McMichael
Association football coach
Northern Irish footballer (1927-2006)
Alfred Robb
Physicist
British physicist (1873–1936)
Alister McGrath
Writer
Northern Irish theologian, Anglican priest, and academic (born 1953)
Andre Stitt
Artist
British artist
Andy Black
Poker player
Irish poker player
Anthony Farquhar
Catholic priest
Irish bishop (1940–2023)
Barry Douglas
Conductor
musician from Belfast, Northern Ireland
Bernard MacLaverty
Screenwriter
Irish writer
Betty Williams
Peace activist
Northern Irish peace activist (1943–2020)
Billy Bingham
Association football coach
Northern Irish footballer and manager (1931–2022)
Billy Crone
Association football coach
Irish footballer and manager (1863-1944)
Billy Hamilton
Association football coach
Northern Irish footballer (born 1957)
Billy McKee
Politician
Founding member and former leader of the Provisional IRA (1921-2019)
Bob Bell
Engineer
British Formula One technical director
Bobby Sands
Politician
Activist of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (1954-1981)
Brendan Smyth
Catholic priest
Northern Irish Catholic priest and convicted sex offender (1927–1997)
Brian Desmond Hurst
Screenwriter
Belfast-born film director (1895-1986)
Brian Hutton, Baron Hutton
Judge
UK law lord, barrister (1931-2020)
Brian Mawhinney, Baron Mawhinney
Politician
British politician (1940-2019)
Brian Moore
Screenwriter
novelist and screenwriter from Northern Ireland (1921-1999)
Bríd Brennan
Stage actor
British actress
C. S. Lewis
Writer
British writer, lay theologian, and scholar (1898–1963)
Calibre
Disc jockey
British music producer and DJ
Cathy Kelly
Writer
Irish writer
Cecil Walker
Politician
Northern Irish politician (1924-2007)
Charlie Tully
Association football player
Norther Irish footballer and manager (1924-1971)
Chris Brunt
Association football player
Northern Irish association footballer and manager
Christopher J. H. Wright
Educator
Old Testament scholar
Ciaran Carson
Writer
Irish poet (1948-2019)
Ciarán Hinds
Actor
Northern Irish actor
Colin Coates
Association football player
Northern Irish footballer
Connor McConvey
Sport cyclist
cyclist
Conor Burns
Politician
British politician (born 1972)
Conor MacNeill
Screenwriter
British actor
Corry Evans
Association football player
Northern Irish association football player
Craig Cathcart
Association football player
Northern Irish association football player (born 1989)
Cyril W. Wilkinson
Badminton player
badminton player
Damian O'Hare
Stage actor
British actor
Damien Magee
Engineer
racecar driver
Danny Blanchflower
Association football coach
Northern Irish footballer (1926-1993)
Danny Morrison
Writer
Irish republican politician and writer (born 1953)
David Ervine
Politician
Northern Irish politician (1953-2007)
David Humphreys
Lawyer
Irish retired rugby union player
David McCalden
Politician
British holocaust denier (1951-1990)
David McCreery
Association football coach
Northern Irish football player and manager (born 1957)
David McWilliams
Singer
Northern Irish singer and guitarist (1945–2002)
David Trimble
Politician
First Minister of Northern Ireland from 1998 to 2002
Davis McCaughey
Christian minister
British-Australian Bible scholar, Christian minister, university administrator and Governor of Victoria (1914-2005)
Denis Donaldson
Politician
Northern Irish politician (1950-2006)
Derek Dougan
Association football player
Northern Irish footballer and manager (1938-2007)
Derek Mahon
Screenwriter
Irish poet (1941–2020)
Dick Keith
Association football player
Northern Irish footballer (1933-1967)
Eamonn Magee
Boxer
British boxer
Eamonn O'Kane
Boxer
British boxer
Eileen Paisley, Baroness Paisley of St George's
Politician
British politician
Elisha Scott
Association football coach
Irish footballer (1894–1959)
Ernie Graham
Singer
singer and guitar player (1946–2001)
Fionnuala Sweeney
News presenter
Northern Irish television journalist
Fit Finlay
Professional wrestler
Northern Irish professional wrestler
Fred Gallagher
Co-driver
British racing driver
Freddie Scappaticci
Double agent
PIRA member; purported double agent
Gary Browne
Association football player
Northern Irish footballer
Gary Moore
Singer
Northern Irish musician (1952–2011)
George Armstrong
Association football coach
English footballer and manager (1944-2000)
George Best
Association football player
Northern Irish association football player (1946–2005)
George Cassidy
Politician
Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham; Archdeacon of London (born 1942)
George Dunlop
Association football coach
Northern Irish footballer
George McCartney
Association football player
Northern Irish footballer (born 1981)
Geraldine O'Rawe
Actor
Northern Irish actor
Gerry Adams
Politician
Irish republican politician (born 1948)
Gerry Fitt
Politician
Irish politician (1926-2005)
Gerry McAvoy
Musician
Irish blues rock bass guitarist
Gerry Taggart
Association football coach
Northern Irish footballer (born 1970)
Graeme Walton
Ice hockey player
British ice hockey player
Gregory Collins
Theologian
British theologian
Gusty Spence
Politician
Ulster loyalist (1933-2011)
Streets in Belfast 30 shown View all streets
A26
5
A7
1
Abbey Gardens
1
Abbey Park
6
Abbeydale Court
1
Abbeydale Crescent
2
Abbeydale Drive
1
Abbeydale Parade
1
Abbeydale Park
1
Abecorn Street
4
Abercorn Street North
1
Abercorn Walk
1
Aberfoyle Gardens
1
Aberfoyle Park
1
Abetta Parade
3
Abingdon Drive
1
Abyssinia Street
1
Abyssinia Walk
2
Acacia Avenue
1
Acton Street
1
Adela Street
1
Adelaide Avenue
2
Adelaide Chase
1
Adelaide Park
3
Adelaide Street
12
Aghadolgan Road
1
Aghery Walk
1
Aghnadarragh Road
3
Agincourt Avenue
3
Agincourt Street
2
Postcodes in Belfast 50 shown View all postcodes
BT1 1AA
BT1 1AL
BT1 1AR
BT1 1BG
BT1 1BL
BT1 1BT
BT1 1BW
BT1 1DA
BT1 1DD
BT1 1DF
BT1 1DJ
BT1 1DL
BT1 1DN
BT1 1EA
BT1 1EB
BT1 1EH
BT1 1EJ
BT1 1EL
BT1 1EP
BT1 1ER
BT1 1EX
BT1 1FB
BT1 1FD
BT1 1FE
BT1 1FF
BT1 1FG
BT1 1FH
BT1 1FJ
BT1 1FN
BT1 1FP
BT1 1FR
BT1 1FX
BT1 1FZ
BT1 1GA
BT1 1GB
BT1 1GH
BT1 1GJ
BT1 1HB
BT1 1HD
BT1 1HE
BT1 1HH
BT1 1HL
BT1 1HP
BT1 1HR
BT1 1HS
BT1 1HT
BT1 1HU
BT1 1JE
BT1 1JJ
BT1 1JL