Faughan DEA area guide: crime, schools & data

19,234

Population

Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)

37/80

Income deprivation rank

Schools

Is Faughan a safe area?

crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25

✓ 33% below NI average (50.4)

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

Faughan NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury

142 · 22%

Stalking and harassment

121 · 19%

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

89 · 14%

How affluent is Faughan?

Most deprivedLeast deprived

37 of 80

income deprivation rank · Moderate deprivation

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

Who lives in Faughan?

Age profile

Under 15 20%15–64 64%65+ 16%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 56%Protestant & other Christian 39%Other or none 5%

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

Health

80%

report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

49% live in detached · 72% owner-occupied

58% of adults are in employment · 33% hold degree-level qualifications

Most common commute: driving a car or van (70%)

What schools are near Faughan?

The area has 16 schools serving 2,982 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 10Post-primary 2Nursery 1Pre-school 3

Who is Faughan good for?

Families20% under 15 · 16 schools

Professionals33% hold a degree-level qualification

Commuters70% commute by car

Faughan: frequently asked questions

Is Faughan a safe area?

Faughan recorded 653 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 34 per 1,000 people, which is 33% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Faughan an affluent area?

Faughan ranks 37 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating moderate deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Faughan?

In the 2021 Census, 56% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 39% were Protestant or other Christian, and 5% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Faughan?

The area has 16 schools with 2,982 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.