Belfast vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT12 · Belfast

630

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour211
  • Violence & sexual offences178
  • Other theft65

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 630 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Dunmurry in April 2026 — 630 incidents compared to 171, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (65), 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 630 incidents. That is 73% 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 Other theft while Dunmurry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dunmurry recorded fewer total crimes (171 vs 630).

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