Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BT18 · North Down
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BT27 · Lisburn
147
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Holywood has less crime — 42 vs 147 incidents in February 2026.
Lisburn recorded substantially more crime than Holywood in February 2026 — 147 incidents compared to 42, a 3.5x 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, Holywood recorded fewer crimes than Lisburn — 42 vs 147 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Holywood is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Holywood's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (15 incidents) while Lisburn's was Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.