Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT28 · Lisburn
59
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
BT62 · Craigavon
78
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Lisburn has less crime — 59 vs 78 incidents in March 2026.
Portadown saw somewhat more crime than Lisburn in March 2026 (78 vs 59 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lisburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Portadown has more Burglary (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Portadown — 59 vs 78 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Lisburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Portadown had more Burglary. Overall, Lisburn recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 78).