Is Braid a safe area?
760 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.
Most common crime types
How affluent is Braid?
Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.
Who lives in Braid?
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 Braid?
The area has 15 schools serving 3,065 pupils. Source: Department of Education.
Who is Braid good for?
Braid: frequently asked questions
Is Braid a safe area?
Braid recorded 760 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 31.9 per 1,000 people, which is 37% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.
Is Braid an affluent area?
Braid ranks 46 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating low deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.
What is the community background of Braid?
In the 2021 Census, 18% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 72% were Protestant or other Christian, and 10% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.
What schools are near Braid?
The area has 15 schools with 3,065 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.