Belfast vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT12 · Belfast

599

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour180
  • Violence & sexual offences174
  • Criminal damage & arson63

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

151

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour54
  • Violence & sexual offences43
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Dunmurry has less crime — 151 vs 599 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Dunmurry in February 2026 — 599 incidents compared to 151, a 4.0x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (180 vs 54 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 Dunmurry safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dunmurry recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 151 vs 599 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Belfast recorded 180 incidents of this type vs 54 in Dunmurry. Overall, Dunmurry had fewer total crimes (151 vs 599).

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