Ballycastle vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballycastle

BT54 · Moyle

25

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Shoplifting2

Lisburn

BT26 · Lisburn

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Lisburn has less crime — 4 vs 25 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ballycastle recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in April 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 4, a 6.3x difference. 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 Ballycastle or Lisburn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Ballycastle — 4 vs 25 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ballycastle recorded 11 incidents of this type vs 3 in Lisburn. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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