Derry vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Derry

BT47 · Derry

7

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

154

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour66
  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Derry has less crime — 7 vs 154 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded substantially more crime than Derry in March 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 7, a 22.0x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Dunmurry records significantly more (66 vs 6 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Derry or Dunmurry safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Derry recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 7 vs 154 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Derry is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Derry recorded 6 incidents of this type vs 66 in Dunmurry. Overall, Derry had fewer total crimes (7 vs 154).

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