Belfast vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT5 · Belfast

199

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour58
  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting31

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Lisburn has less crime — 152 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast saw somewhat more crime than Lisburn in April 2026 (199 vs 152 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 April 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 152 vs 199 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

In April 2026, Belfast's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (58 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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