Ballymena vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballymena

BT42 · Ballymena

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Lisburn

BT26 · Lisburn

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Lisburn has less crime — 4 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ballymena recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 4, a 42.0x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Ballymena records significantly more (57 vs 3 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballymena or Lisburn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Ballymena — 4 vs 168 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ballymena recorded 57 incidents of this type vs 3 in Lisburn. Overall, Lisburn had fewer total crimes (4 vs 168).

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