Ballycastle vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballycastle

BT54 · Moyle

38

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Criminal damage & arson4

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

154

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour66
  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Ballycastle has less crime — 38 vs 154 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded substantially more crime than Ballycastle in March 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 38, a 4.1x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Dunmurry records significantly more (66 vs 15 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballycastle or Dunmurry safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Ballycastle recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 38 vs 154 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Ballycastle is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Ballycastle recorded 15 incidents of this type vs 66 in Dunmurry. Overall, Ballycastle had fewer total crimes (38 vs 154).

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