Belfast vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belfast

BT9 · Belfast

209

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour64
  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Other theft31

Lisburn

BT28 · Lisburn

56

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Other theft7

Lisburn has less crime — 56 vs 209 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belfast recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in April 2026 — 209 incidents compared to 56, a 3.7x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Belfast records significantly more (64 vs 25 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast or Lisburn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Belfast — 56 vs 209 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Belfast recorded 64 incidents of this type vs 25 in Lisburn. Overall, Lisburn had fewer total crimes (56 vs 209).

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