Dundonald vs Dunmurry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dundonald

BT16 · Castlereagh

83

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences24
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

171

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Dundonald has less crime — 83 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded notably higher crime than Dundonald in April 2026 — 171 vs 83 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dunmurry records significantly more (55 vs 24 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dundonald or Dunmurry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dundonald recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 83 vs 171 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Dundonald is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Dundonald recorded 24 incidents of this type vs 55 in Dunmurry. Overall, Dundonald had fewer total crimes (83 vs 171).

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