Lisburn vs Newcastle — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

147

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour52
  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Newcastle

BT33 · Down

58

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Newcastle has less crime — 58 vs 147 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lisburn recorded substantially more crime than Newcastle in February 2026 — 147 incidents compared to 58, a 2.5x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Lisburn records significantly more (52 vs 24 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lisburn or Newcastle safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Newcastle recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 58 vs 147 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Newcastle is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Lisburn recorded 52 incidents of this type vs 24 in Newcastle. Overall, Newcastle had fewer total crimes (58 vs 147).

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