Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT7 · Belfast
626
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BT26 · Lisburn
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lisburn has less crime — 5 vs 626 incidents in February 2026.
Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in February 2026 — 626 incidents compared to 5, a 125.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (57), while Lisburn has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Belfast sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lisburn is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 5 vs 626 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other theft while Lisburn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lisburn recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 626).