Ards vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ards

BT23 · Ards

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Lisburn

BT26 · Lisburn

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Lisburn has less crime — 4 vs 7 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ards recorded notably higher crime than Lisburn in April 2026 — 7 vs 4 incidents. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ards or Lisburn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Ards — 4 vs 7 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Ards's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (4 incidents) while Lisburn's was Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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