Belfast vs Lisburn — 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

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

147

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour52
  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Lisburn has less crime — 147 vs 599 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in February 2026 — 599 incidents compared to 147, a 4.1x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (180 vs 52 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 February 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 147 vs 599 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Belfast recorded 180 incidents of this type vs 52 in Lisburn. Overall, Lisburn had fewer total crimes (147 vs 599).

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