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

BT27 · Lisburn

147

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour52
  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Belfast has less crime — 134 vs 147 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast and Lisburn recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 134 and 147 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Anti-social behaviour dominating in each. 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, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 134 vs 147 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Belfast recorded 47 incidents of this type vs 52 in Lisburn. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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