Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT2 · Belfast
1,288
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT17 · Lisburn
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dunmurry has less crime — 151 vs 1,288 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Dunmurry in February 2026 — 1,288 incidents compared to 151, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (111), while Dunmurry has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dunmurry recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 151 vs 1,288 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dunmurry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dunmurry recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 1,288).