Larne vs Lisburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Larne

BT40 · Larne

102

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Drugs9

Lisburn

BT28 · Lisburn

56

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Other theft7

Lisburn has less crime — 56 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Larne recorded notably higher crime than Lisburn in April 2026 — 102 vs 56 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Larne sees higher rates of Drugs (9), while Lisburn has more Other theft (7). 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 April 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Larne — 56 vs 102 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Larne saw higher rates of Drugs while Lisburn had more Other theft. Overall, Lisburn recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 102).

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