Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT27 · Lisburn
152
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BT33 · Down
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newcastle has less crime — 91 vs 152 incidents in April 2026.
Lisburn recorded notably higher crime than Newcastle in April 2026 — 152 vs 91 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lisburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Newcastle has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newcastle recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 91 vs 152 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Newcastle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lisburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newcastle recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 152).