Belfast vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT7 · Belfast

626

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour204
  • Violence & sexual offences169
  • Other theft57

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

147

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour52
  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Lisburn has less crime — 147 vs 626 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in February 2026 — 626 incidents compared to 147, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Other theft (57), while Lisburn 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Lisburn safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 147 vs 626 incidents. That is 77% 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 February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Other theft while Lisburn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lisburn recorded fewer total crimes (147 vs 626).

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