Dunmurry vs Holywood — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

151

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour54
  • Violence & sexual offences43
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Holywood

BT18 · North Down

42

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Holywood has less crime — 42 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded substantially more crime than Holywood in February 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 42, a 3.6x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dunmurry or Holywood safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 42 vs 151 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Holywood is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Dunmurry's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) while Holywood's was Violence & sexual offences (15 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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