Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT17 · Lisburn
171
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BT18 · North Down
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holywood has less crime — 34 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.
Dunmurry recorded substantially more crime than Holywood in April 2026 — 171 incidents compared to 34, a 5.0x difference. 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, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 34 vs 171 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Holywood is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Dunmurry's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents) while Holywood's was Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.