Carrickfergus vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Carrickfergus

BT38 · Carrickfergus

80

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

171

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Carrickfergus has less crime — 80 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded notably higher crime than Carrickfergus in April 2026 — 171 vs 80 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dunmurry records significantly more (55 vs 29 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carrickfergus or Dunmurry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Carrickfergus recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 80 vs 171 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Carrickfergus is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Carrickfergus and Dunmurry?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Carrickfergus recorded 29 incidents of this type vs 55 in Dunmurry. Overall, Carrickfergus had fewer total crimes (80 vs 171).

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