Belfast vs Lisburn — 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

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Lisburn has less crime — 152 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Lisburn in April 2026 — 307 vs 152 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (97 vs 46 incidents). 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 — 152 vs 307 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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 97 incidents of this type vs 46 in Lisburn. Overall, Lisburn had fewer total crimes (152 vs 307).

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