Belfast vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT10 · Belfast

106

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Shoplifting11

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Belfast has less crime — 106 vs 152 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Lisburn saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in April 2026 (152 vs 106 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Lisburn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 106 vs 152 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Belfast recorded 33 incidents of this type vs 46 in Lisburn. Overall, Belfast had fewer total crimes (106 vs 152).

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