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West Tyrone area guide

West Tyrone is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 16,603. It ranks 41 of 80 areas for income deprivation, less deprived than most areas. Recorded crime is 18.1 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 22 schools serving 1,727 pupils.

District Electoral Area 16,603 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
16,603
Population
18.1
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
41/80
Income deprivation rank
22
Schools

Is West Tyrone a safe area?

18.1
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
64% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25West TyroneNI average
West Tyrone NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
60 · 20%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
44 · 15%
Criminal damage
41 · 14%

How affluent is West Tyrone?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
41 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 West Tyrone?

Age profile

Under 15 21%15–64 62%65+ 17%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 66%Protestant & other Christian 30%Other or none 3%

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

Health

81%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

78% live in detached · 76% owner-occupied
60% of adults are in employment · 32% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (71%)

What schools are near West Tyrone?

The area has 22 schools serving 1,727 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 14Post-primary 1Pre-school 7

Who is West Tyrone good for?

Families21% under 15 · 22 schools
Professionals32% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters71% commute by car

West Tyrone: frequently asked questions

Is West Tyrone a safe area?

West Tyrone recorded 301 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 18.1 per 1,000 people, which is 64% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is West Tyrone an affluent area?

West Tyrone ranks 41 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 West Tyrone?

In the 2021 Census, 66% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 30% were Protestant or other Christian, and 3% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near West Tyrone?

The area has 22 schools with 1,727 pupils. 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.