Is Downpatrick a safe area?
1,304 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 Downpatrick?
Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.
Who lives in Downpatrick?
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 Downpatrick?
The area has 26 schools serving 5,192 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.
Who is Downpatrick good for?
Downpatrick: frequently asked questions
Is Downpatrick a safe area?
Downpatrick recorded 1,304 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 59.5 per 1,000 people, which is 18% above the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.
Is Downpatrick an affluent area?
Downpatrick ranks 48 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 Downpatrick?
In the 2021 Census, 80% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 14% were Protestant or other Christian, and 6% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.
What schools are near Downpatrick?
The area has 26 schools with 5,192 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census.
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Get a property reportSources: 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.