Belfast vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT11 · Belfast

307

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences97
  • Anti-social behaviour88
  • Shoplifting30

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

171

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Dunmurry has less crime — 171 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Dunmurry in April 2026 — 307 vs 171 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Dunmurry 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Dunmurry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dunmurry recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 171 vs 307 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dunmurry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dunmurry recorded fewer total crimes (171 vs 307).

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