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

BT28 · Lisburn

56

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Other theft7

Lisburn has less crime — 56 vs 106 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Lisburn in April 2026 — 106 vs 56 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Lisburn has more Other theft (7). 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, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 56 vs 106 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lisburn had more Other theft. Overall, Lisburn recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 106).

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