Dunmurry vs Lurgan — 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

Lurgan

BT66 · Craigavon

244

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour86
  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Criminal damage & arson30

Dunmurry has less crime — 154 vs 244 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Lurgan recorded notably higher crime than Dunmurry in March 2026 — 244 vs 154 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Anti-social behaviour dominating in each. 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 Lurgan safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Dunmurry recorded fewer crimes than Lurgan — 154 vs 244 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Lurgan is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In March 2026, Dunmurry recorded 66 incidents of this type vs 86 in Lurgan. Overall, Dunmurry had fewer total crimes (154 vs 244).

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