Ards vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ards

BT22 · Ards

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

171

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Ards has less crime — 1 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded substantially more crime than Ards in April 2026 — 171 incidents compared to 1, a 171.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ards sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Dunmurry has more Violence & sexual offences (55) and Anti-social behaviour (55). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ards or Dunmurry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ards recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 1 vs 171 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Ards is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ards and Dunmurry?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ards saw higher rates of Other theft while Dunmurry had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ards recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 171).

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