Dunmurry vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dunmurry

BT17 · Lisburn

171

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Lisburn

BT28 · Lisburn

56

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Other theft7

Lisburn has less crime — 56 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in April 2026 — 171 incidents compared to 56, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunmurry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while Lisburn has more Other theft (7). 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 Lisburn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 56 vs 171 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dunmurry saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lisburn had more Other theft. Overall, Lisburn recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 171).

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