Dunmurry vs Newcastle — 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

Newcastle

BT33 · Down

91

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Criminal damage & arson4

Newcastle has less crime — 91 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dunmurry recorded notably higher crime than Newcastle in April 2026 — 171 vs 91 incidents. 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 Newcastle safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newcastle recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 91 vs 171 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Newcastle is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Dunmurry's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (55 incidents) while Newcastle's was Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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