Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT6 · Belfast
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BT17 · Lisburn
171
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dunmurry has less crime — 171 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.
Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Dunmurry in April 2026 — 321 vs 171 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Dunmurry has more Criminal damage & arson (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dunmurry recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 171 vs 321 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dunmurry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dunmurry recorded fewer total crimes (171 vs 321).