Downpatrick vs Lisburn
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Downpatrick vs Lisburn Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downpatrick safer than Lisburn?
Downpatrick has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,859 crimes in the last 12 months. Lisburn has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,673 crimes. Lisburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Downpatrick vs Lisburn?
Downpatrick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lisburn shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Downpatrick and Lisburn?
In Downpatrick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,691 incidents). In Lisburn, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,986 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downpatrick and Lisburn?
Downpatrick recorded 1,691 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lisburn recorded 1,986. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Downpatrick vs Lisburn?
Violent crime in Downpatrick totalled 1,620 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,635 in Lisburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Downpatrick and Lisburn in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downpatrick recorded 4,965 crimes (now 4,859, a change of -2.1%). Lisburn recorded 5,820 crimes previously (now 5,673, -2.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downpatrick and Lisburn?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Downpatrick has a resolution rate of 0% and Lisburn has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Downpatrick and Lisburn?
Downpatrick falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland boundary. Lisburn is covered by Police Service of Northern Ireland. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Downpatrick and Lisburn?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Downpatrick or Lisburn on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downpatrick and Lisburn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.