Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT3 · Belfast
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT28 · Lisburn
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lisburn has less crime — 47 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Lisburn in February 2026 — 94 vs 47 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Lisburn has more Drugs (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 47 vs 94 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lisburn had more Drugs. Overall, Lisburn recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 94).