Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT30 · Down
87
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT27 · Lisburn
152
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Downpatrick has less crime — 87 vs 152 incidents in April 2026.
Lisburn recorded notably higher crime than Downpatrick in April 2026 — 152 vs 87 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Downpatrick sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Lisburn has more Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Downpatrick recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 87 vs 152 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Downpatrick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Downpatrick saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lisburn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Downpatrick recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 152).