Dunmurry vs Limavady — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

154

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour66
  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Limavady

BT49 · Limavady

107

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Shoplifting26
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Limavady has less crime — 107 vs 154 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry saw somewhat more crime than Limavady in March 2026 (154 vs 107 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunmurry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Limavady has more Shoplifting (26). 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 Limavady safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Limavady recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 107 vs 154 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dunmurry saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Limavady had more Shoplifting. Overall, Limavady recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 154).

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