Belfast vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT6 · Belfast

321

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour97
  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Shoplifting35

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Lisburn has less crime — 152 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded notably higher crime than Lisburn in April 2026 — 321 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 321 incidents. That is 53% 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 (97 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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