Larne vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Larne

BT40 · Larne

50

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Lisburn

BT26 · Lisburn

5

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Lisburn has less crime — 5 vs 50 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Larne recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in February 2026 — 50 incidents compared to 5, a 10.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Larne or Lisburn safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 5 vs 50 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Larne recorded 18 incidents of this type vs 3 in Lisburn. Overall, Lisburn had fewer total crimes (5 vs 50).

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