Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT26 · Lisburn
4
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
78
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Lisburn has less crime — 4 vs 78 incidents in March 2026.
Portadown recorded substantially more crime than Lisburn in March 2026 — 78 incidents compared to 4, a 19.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lisburn sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1) and Other theft (1), while Portadown has more Violence & sexual offences (15) and Burglary (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Portadown — 4 vs 78 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Lisburn saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Portadown had more Violence & sexual offences and Burglary. Overall, Lisburn recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 78).