Newry DEA area guide: crime, schools & data

27,913

Population

85.7

Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)

15/80

Income deprivation rank

Schools

Is Newry a safe area?

85.7

crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25

↑ 70% above NI average (50.4)

2,392 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

Newry NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury

408 · 17%

Criminal damage

364 · 15%

Theft - shoplifting

343 · 14%

How affluent is Newry?

Most deprivedLeast deprived

15 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 Newry?

Age profile

Under 15 20%15–64 64%65+ 16%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 88%Protestant & other Christian 7%Other or none 5%

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

Health

77%

report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

38% live in semi-detached · 58% owner-occupied

54% of adults are in employment · 30% hold degree-level qualifications

Most common commute: driving a car or van (63%)

What schools are near Newry?

The area has 25 schools serving 8,698 pupils, including 4 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 10Post-primary 7Nursery 2Pre-school 5Special 1

Who is Newry good for?

Families20% under 15 · 25 schools

Professionals30% hold a degree-level qualification

Commuters63% commute by car

Newry: frequently asked questions

Is Newry a safe area?

Newry recorded 2,392 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 85.7 per 1,000 people, which is 70% above the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Newry an affluent area?

Newry ranks 15 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 Newry?

In the 2021 Census, 88% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 7% were Protestant or other Christian, and 5% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Newry?

The area has 25 schools with 8,698 pupils, including 4 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.