Belfast vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT7 · Belfast

683

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour259
  • Violence & sexual offences180
  • Drugs47

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Lisburn has less crime — 152 vs 683 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in April 2026 — 683 incidents compared to 152, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Drugs (47), while Lisburn has more Shoplifting (18). 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 683 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Belfast is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Drugs while Lisburn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lisburn recorded fewer total crimes (152 vs 683).

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