Dungannon DEA area guide: crime, schools & data

25,640

Population

47.7

Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)

54/80

Income deprivation rank

Schools

Is Dungannon a safe area?

47.7

crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25

✓ 5% below NI average (50.4)

1,224 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

Dungannon NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury

236 · 19%

Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)

216 · 18%

Criminal damage

199 · 16%

How affluent is Dungannon?

Most deprivedLeast deprived

54 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 Dungannon?

Age profile

Under 15 22%15–64 65%65+ 13%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 63%Protestant & other Christian 29%Other or none 8%

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

Health

83%

report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

38% live in detached · 58% owner-occupied

63% of adults are in employment · 27% hold degree-level qualifications

Most common commute: driving a car or van (60%)

What schools are near Dungannon?

The area has 26 schools serving 7,345 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Post-primary 5Nursery 1Pre-school 8Special 1

Who is Dungannon good for?

Families22% under 15 · 26 schools

Professionals27% hold a degree-level qualification

Commuters60% commute by car

Dungannon: frequently asked questions

Is Dungannon a safe area?

Dungannon recorded 1,224 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 47.7 per 1,000 people, which is 5% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Dungannon an affluent area?

Dungannon ranks 54 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 Dungannon?

In the 2021 Census, 63% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 29% were Protestant or other Christian, and 8% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Dungannon?

The area has 26 schools with 7,345 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census.

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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.