Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT30 · Down
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT17 · Lisburn
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Downpatrick has less crime — 67 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Dunmurry recorded notably higher crime than Downpatrick in February 2026 — 151 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Downpatrick sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), 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, Downpatrick recorded fewer crimes than Dunmurry — 67 vs 151 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Downpatrick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Downpatrick saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dunmurry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Downpatrick recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 151).