Lisburn vs Newtownabbey — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Lisburn

BT27 · Lisburn

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Shoplifting18

Newtownabbey

BT39 · Newtownabbey

41

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft2

Newtownabbey has less crime — 41 vs 152 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Lisburn recorded substantially more crime than Newtownabbey in April 2026 — 152 incidents compared to 41, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lisburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Newtownabbey has more Other theft (2). 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 Newtownabbey safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newtownabbey recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 41 vs 152 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lisburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newtownabbey had more Other theft. Overall, Newtownabbey recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 152).

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