Statistics on this page describe the Carrick Castle District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Carrickfergus.
Is Carrickfergus a safe area?
752 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 Carrickfergus?
Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.
Who lives in Carrickfergus?
Age profile
NISRA Census 2021
Community background
“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021. Figures are for the wider Carrick Castle area.
Health
NISRA Census 2021
Homes and work
What schools are near Carrickfergus?
The area has 12 schools serving 2,575 pupils. Source: Department of Education.
Who is Carrickfergus good for?
Carrickfergus: frequently asked questions
Is Carrickfergus a safe area?
Carrickfergus recorded 752 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 40.8 per 1,000 people, which is 19% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics. Figures describe the wider Carrick Castle District Electoral Area, which contains Carrickfergus.
Is Carrickfergus an affluent area?
Carrickfergus ranks 66 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating low deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure. Figures describe the wider Carrick Castle District Electoral Area, which contains Carrickfergus.
What is the community background of Carrickfergus?
In the 2021 Census, 9% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 73% were Protestant or other Christian, and 18% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Carrick Castle District Electoral Area, which contains Carrickfergus.
What schools are near Carrickfergus?
The area has 12 schools with 2,575 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Carrick Castle District Electoral Area, which contains Carrickfergus.
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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.