Belfast vs Lisburn — 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

Lisburn

BT26 · Lisburn

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Lisburn has less crime — 4 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in April 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 4, a 23.3x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Lisburn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 4 vs 93 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (31 incidents) while Lisburn's was Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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