Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT28 · Lisburn
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BT37 · Newtownabbey
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Lisburn has less crime — 56 vs 124 incidents in April 2026.
Whiteabbey recorded notably higher crime than Lisburn in April 2026 — 124 vs 56 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lisburn sees higher rates of Other theft (7), 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, Lisburn recorded fewer crimes than Whiteabbey — 56 vs 124 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Lisburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lisburn saw higher rates of Other theft while Whiteabbey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lisburn recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 124).