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Crotlieve area guide

Crotlieve is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 28,668. It ranks 16 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 22.2 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 20 schools serving 3,912 pupils.

District Electoral Area 28,668 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
28,668
Population
22.2
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
16/80
Income deprivation rank
20
Schools

Is Crotlieve a safe area?

22.2
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
56% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25CrotlieveNI average
Crotlieve NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
113 · 18%
Criminal damage
97 · 15%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
94 · 15%

How affluent is Crotlieve?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
16 of 80
income deprivation rank · Higher deprivation

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

Who lives in Crotlieve?

Age profile

Under 15 21%15–64 63%65+ 15%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 84%Protestant & other Christian 12%Other or none 4%

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

Health

83%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

56% live in detached · 74% owner-occupied
60% of adults are in employment · 36% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (68%)

What schools are near Crotlieve?

The area has 20 schools serving 3,912 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Post-primary 1Nursery 1Pre-school 7

Who is Crotlieve good for?

Families21% under 15 · 20 schools
Professionals36% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters68% commute by car

Crotlieve: frequently asked questions

Is Crotlieve a safe area?

Crotlieve recorded 635 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 22.2 per 1,000 people, which is 56% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Crotlieve an affluent area?

Crotlieve ranks 16 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating higher deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Crotlieve?

In the 2021 Census, 84% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 12% were Protestant or other Christian, and 4% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Crotlieve?

The area has 20 schools with 3,912 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.