Lisburn vs Newtownabbey — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Lisburn

BT28 · Lisburn

47

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Drugs3

Newtownabbey

BT39 · Newtownabbey

42

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Drugs3

Newtownabbey has less crime — 42 vs 47 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lisburn and Newtownabbey recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 47 and 42 incidents respectively. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lisburn or Newtownabbey safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Newtownabbey recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 42 vs 47 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Newtownabbey is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Lisburn's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) while Newtownabbey's was Violence & sexual offences (18 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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