Belfast vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT3 · Belfast

93

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

171

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Belfast has less crime — 93 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in April 2026 — 171 vs 93 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dunmurry records significantly more (55 vs 31 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, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 93 vs 171 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.

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 31 incidents of this type vs 55 in Dunmurry. Overall, Belfast had fewer total crimes (93 vs 171).

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