Belfast vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT15 · Belfast

332

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences110
  • Anti-social behaviour95
  • Criminal damage & arson47

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 332 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Dunmurry in April 2026 — 332 vs 171 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (110 vs 55 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 332 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Belfast recorded 110 incidents of this type vs 55 in Dunmurry. Overall, Dunmurry had fewer total crimes (171 vs 332).

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