Is Ards Peninsula a safe area?
664 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.
Most common crime types
How affluent is Ards Peninsula?
Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.
Who lives in Ards Peninsula?
Age profile
NISRA Census 2021
Community background
“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021.
Health
NISRA Census 2021
Homes and work
What schools are near Ards Peninsula?
The area has 21 schools serving 3,560 pupils. Source: Department of Education.
Who is Ards Peninsula good for?
Ards Peninsula: frequently asked questions
Is Ards Peninsula a safe area?
Ards Peninsula recorded 664 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 26.6 per 1,000 people, which is 47% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.
Is Ards Peninsula an affluent area?
Ards Peninsula ranks 29 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating moderate deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.
What is the community background of Ards Peninsula?
In the 2021 Census, 24% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 62% were Protestant or other Christian, and 14% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.
What schools are near Ards Peninsula?
The area has 21 schools with 3,560 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census.
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Sources: PSNI recorded crime statistics · NISRA Census 2021 · NI Multiple Deprivation Measure 2017 · Department of Education · Ofcom Connected Nations. Last updated 2026-07-02. Data is provided for information only; always verify independently.