Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Craigavon area guide

Craigavon is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 29,189. It ranks 57 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 50.9 per 1,000 people, above the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 17 schools serving 6,887 pupils.

District Electoral Area 29,189 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
29,189
Population
50.9
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
57/80
Income deprivation rank
17
Schools

Is Craigavon a safe area?

50.9
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
1% above NI average (50.4)

1,485 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0592019/202024/25CraigavonNI average
Craigavon NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
323 · 22%
Criminal damage
214 · 14%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
210 · 14%

How affluent is Craigavon?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
57 of 80
income deprivation rank · Low deprivation

Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.

Who lives in Craigavon?

Age profile

Under 15 22%15–64 64%65+ 14%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 49%Protestant & other Christian 39%Other or none 12%

“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021.

Health

81%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

42% live in detached · 71% owner-occupied
62% of adults are in employment · 33% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (69%)

What schools are near Craigavon?

The area has 17 schools serving 6,887 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Post-primary 4Nursery 1Pre-school 1

Who is Craigavon good for?

Families22% under 15 · 17 schools
Professionals33% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters69% commute by car

Craigavon: frequently asked questions

Is Craigavon a safe area?

Craigavon recorded 1,485 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 50.9 per 1,000 people, which is 1% above the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Craigavon an affluent area?

Craigavon ranks 57 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 Craigavon?

In the 2021 Census, 49% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 39% were Protestant or other Christian, and 12% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Craigavon?

The area has 17 schools with 6,887 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census.

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Nearby and related areas

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.