Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT10 · Belfast
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT27 · Lisburn
147
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Belfast has less crime — 70 vs 147 incidents in February 2026.
Lisburn recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 147 vs 70 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 70 vs 147 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lisburn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 147).