Belfast vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT14 · Belfast

342

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour109
  • Violence & sexual offences100
  • Criminal damage & arson49

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 342 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Dunmurry in April 2026 — 342 vs 171 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 April 2026 Police data, Dunmurry recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 171 vs 342 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

In April 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (109 incidents) while Dunmurry's was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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