Belfast vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT4 · Belfast

169

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Shoplifting34

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Shoplifting18

Lisburn has less crime — 152 vs 169 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast and Lisburn recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 169 and 152 incidents respectively. 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 April 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 152 vs 169 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.

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

In April 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) while Lisburn's was Violence & sexual offences (46 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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