Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT24 · Down
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT17 · Lisburn
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Down has less crime — 1 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Dunmurry recorded substantially more crime than Down in February 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 1, a 151.0x difference. 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, Down recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 1 vs 151 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Down is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Down's top crime category was Criminal damage & arson (1 incidents) while Dunmurry's was Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.