Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT21 · Ards
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT27 · Lisburn
147
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Donaghadee has less crime — 25 vs 147 incidents in February 2026.
Lisburn recorded substantially more crime than Donaghadee in February 2026 — 147 incidents compared to 25, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Donaghadee sees higher rates of Other crime (1), 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Donaghadee recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 25 vs 147 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Donaghadee is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Donaghadee saw higher rates of Other crime while Lisburn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Donaghadee recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 147).