Dunmurry vs Lisburn — 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

Lisburn

BT28 · Lisburn

47

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Drugs3

Lisburn has less crime — 47 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in February 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 47, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunmurry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), while Lisburn has more Drugs (3). 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 February 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 47 vs 151 incidents. That is 69% 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 February 2026, Dunmurry saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lisburn had more Drugs. Overall, Lisburn recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 151).

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