Ballymena vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ballymena

BT44 · Ballymena

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Shoplifting18

Ballymena has less crime — 2 vs 152 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Lisburn recorded substantially more crime than Ballymena in April 2026 — 152 incidents compared to 2, a 76.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Lisburn records significantly more (46 vs 2 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, Ballymena recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 2 vs 152 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Ballymena is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ballymena recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 46 in Lisburn. Overall, Ballymena had fewer total crimes (2 vs 152).

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