Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT27 · Lisburn
152
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Whiteabbey has less crime — 124 vs 152 incidents in April 2026.
Lisburn saw somewhat more crime than Whiteabbey in April 2026 (152 vs 124 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lisburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Whiteabbey has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Whiteabbey recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 124 vs 152 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lisburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Whiteabbey recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 152).