Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT10 · Belfast
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT17 · Lisburn
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Belfast has less crime — 70 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Dunmurry recorded notably higher crime than Belfast in February 2026 — 151 vs 70 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belfast sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Dunmurry has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Belfast recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 70 vs 151 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Belfast is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belfast saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dunmurry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belfast recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 151).