Dunmurry vs Magherafelt — 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

Magherafelt

BT46 · Magherafelt

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson1

Magherafelt has less crime — 1 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded substantially more crime than Magherafelt in April 2026 — 171 incidents compared to 1, a 171.0x 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 Magherafelt safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Magherafelt recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 1 vs 171 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Magherafelt is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Dunmurry's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents) while Magherafelt's was Criminal damage & arson (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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