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Slieve Croob area guide

Slieve Croob is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 21,387. It ranks 28 of 80 areas for income deprivation, around the middle of Northern Ireland’s deprivation rankings. Recorded crime is 24.6 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 25 schools serving 3,199 pupils.

District Electoral Area 21,387 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
21,387
Population
24.6
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
28/80
Income deprivation rank
25
Schools
53Mbps
Avg download

Is Slieve Croob a safe area?

24.6
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
51% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25Slieve CroobNI average
Slieve Croob NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Criminal damage
79 · 15%
Violence without injury
77 · 15%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
76 · 14%

How affluent is Slieve Croob?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
28 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 Slieve Croob?

Age profile

Under 15 21%15–64 63%65+ 16%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 67%Protestant & other Christian 27%Other or none 6%

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

Health

81%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

60% live in detached · 75% owner-occupied
60% of adults are in employment · 32% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (70%)

What schools are near Slieve Croob?

The area has 25 schools serving 3,199 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 15Post-primary 1Pre-school 9

How good is broadband in Slieve Croob?

Avg download
53 Mbps
Median download
55 Mbps
Avg upload
11 Mbps
Superfast available 100%Gigabit available 96.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations, 1 postcodes sampled

Who is Slieve Croob good for?

Families21% under 15 · 25 schools
Professionals32% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters70% commute by car

Slieve Croob: frequently asked questions

Is Slieve Croob a safe area?

Slieve Croob recorded 527 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 24.6 per 1,000 people, which is 51% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Slieve Croob an affluent area?

Slieve Croob ranks 28 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 Slieve Croob?

In the 2021 Census, 67% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 27% were Protestant or other Christian, and 6% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Slieve Croob?

The area has 25 schools with 3,199 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census.

How good is broadband in Slieve Croob?

Average broadband download speed is 53 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 100% of premises and gigabit to 96.4%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

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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.