Belfast vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT4 · Belfast

118

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Other theft10

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

151

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

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

Belfast has less crime — 118 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry saw somewhat more crime than Belfast in February 2026 (151 vs 118 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (10), while Dunmurry has more Criminal damage & arson (12). 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 — 118 vs 151 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other theft while Dunmurry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 151).

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