Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT26 · Lisburn
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT45 · Magherafelt
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lisburn has less crime — 5 vs 13 incidents in February 2026.
Magherafelt recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in February 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 5, a 2.6x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Magherafelt — 5 vs 13 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Lisburn's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (3 incidents) while Magherafelt's was Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.