Belfast vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT3 · Belfast

94

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

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

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

147

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour52
  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Belfast has less crime — 94 vs 147 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lisburn recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 147 vs 94 incidents. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Lisburn records significantly more (52 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 Lisburn safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 94 vs 147 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Belfast recorded 30 incidents of this type vs 52 in Lisburn. Overall, Belfast had fewer total crimes (94 vs 147).

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