Lisburn vs Whiteabbey — 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

Whiteabbey

BT37 · Newtownabbey

97

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences34
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Whiteabbey has less crime — 97 vs 147 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lisburn recorded notably higher crime than Whiteabbey in February 2026 — 147 vs 97 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 Whiteabbey safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Whiteabbey recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 97 vs 147 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Whiteabbey is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Lisburn's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) while Whiteabbey's was Violence & sexual offences (34 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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