Belfast vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT5 · Belfast

134

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour47
  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Lisburn

BT26 · Lisburn

5

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Lisburn has less crime — 5 vs 134 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in February 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 5, a 26.8x difference. 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, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 5 vs 134 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 February 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) while Lisburn's was Violence & sexual offences (3 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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