Down vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Down

BT24 · Down

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

171

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Down has less crime — 4 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded substantially more crime than Down in April 2026 — 171 incidents compared to 4, a 42.8x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Down or Dunmurry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Down recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 4 vs 171 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Down is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Down's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) while Dunmurry's was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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