Belfast vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT14 · Belfast

366

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences117
  • Anti-social behaviour87
  • Criminal damage & arson51

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 366 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Lisburn in February 2026 — 366 vs 147 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 366 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

In February 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (117 incidents) while Lisburn's was Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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