Statistics on this page describe the Derg District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Castlederg.
Is Castlederg a safe area?
679 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 Castlederg?
Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.
Who lives in Castlederg?
Age profile
NISRA Census 2021
Community background
“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021. Figures are for the wider Derg area.
Health
NISRA Census 2021
Homes and work
What schools are near Castlederg?
The area has 19 schools serving 2,169 pupils. Source: Department of Education.
Who is Castlederg good for?
Castlederg: frequently asked questions
Is Castlederg a safe area?
Castlederg recorded 679 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 38.1 per 1,000 people, which is 24% 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 Derg District Electoral Area, which contains Castlederg.
Is Castlederg an affluent area?
Castlederg ranks 9 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 Derg District Electoral Area, which contains Castlederg.
What is the community background of Castlederg?
In the 2021 Census, 60% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 37% were Protestant or other Christian, and 3% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Derg District Electoral Area, which contains Castlederg.
What schools are near Castlederg?
The area has 19 schools with 2,169 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Derg District Electoral Area, which contains Castlederg.
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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.