Belfast vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT3 · Belfast

95

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

151

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour54
  • Violence & sexual offences43
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Belfast has less crime — 95 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 151 vs 95 incidents. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Dunmurry records significantly more (54 vs 30 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 February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 95 vs 151 incidents. That is 37% 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 Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Belfast recorded 30 incidents of this type vs 54 in Dunmurry. Overall, Belfast had fewer total crimes (95 vs 151).

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