Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT6 · Belfast
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT17 · Lisburn
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dunmurry has less crime — 151 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Dunmurry in February 2026 — 247 vs 151 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (22), 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dunmurry recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 151 vs 247 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
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, Dunmurry recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 247).