Ballycastle vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballycastle

BT54 · Moyle

26

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Shoplifting4

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

147

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour52
  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Ballycastle has less crime — 26 vs 147 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lisburn recorded substantially more crime than Ballycastle in February 2026 — 147 incidents compared to 26, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ballycastle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Lisburn has more Criminal damage & arson (21). 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 Lisburn safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Ballycastle recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 26 vs 147 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Ballycastle is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ballycastle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lisburn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ballycastle recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 147).

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