Statistics on this page describe the The Glens District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Ballycastle.
Is Ballycastle a safe area?
481 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 Ballycastle?
Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.
Who lives in Ballycastle?
Age profile
NISRA Census 2021
Community background
“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021. Figures are for the wider The Glens area.
Health
NISRA Census 2021
Homes and work
What schools are near Ballycastle?
The area has 19 schools serving 2,945 pupils. Source: Department of Education.
Who is Ballycastle good for?
Ballycastle: frequently asked questions
Is Ballycastle a safe area?
Ballycastle recorded 481 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 27.5 per 1,000 people, which is 45% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics. Figures describe the wider The Glens District Electoral Area, which contains Ballycastle.
Is Ballycastle an affluent area?
Ballycastle ranks 13 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating higher deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure. Figures describe the wider The Glens District Electoral Area, which contains Ballycastle.
What is the community background of Ballycastle?
In the 2021 Census, 68% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 26% were Protestant or other Christian, and 5% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider The Glens District Electoral Area, which contains Ballycastle.
What schools are near Ballycastle?
The area has 19 schools with 2,945 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider The Glens District Electoral Area, which contains Ballycastle.
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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.