Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT30 · Down
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT27 · Lisburn
147
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Downpatrick has less crime — 67 vs 147 incidents in February 2026.
Lisburn recorded notably higher crime than Downpatrick in February 2026 — 147 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Downpatrick sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), 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, Downpatrick recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 67 vs 147 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Downpatrick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Downpatrick saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lisburn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Downpatrick recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 147).