Crime Statistics
Crime Rates in Co. Donegal
Check recorded crime for the Garda division covering Co. Donegal, alongside flood, radon and planning for any address.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Donegal
Crime Statistics in Co. Donegal
Crime rates in Donegal are reported by the CSO under the Donegal Garda division. Rural Donegal generally has low crime rates, though burglary and vehicle crime can affect isolated properties. PropertyPack provides area-level crime data for any Eircode in Donegal, broken down by offence type, so you know exactly what to expect in your neighbourhood.
Co. Donegal at a Glance
- Population
- 167,000
- Province
- Ulster
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Predominantly Rural
- Main Rivers
- Erne, Swilly, Finn
- Median Price (2026)
- €215,000 (+16.2% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 5.2% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 400
- Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
- County designated
Sources: Property Price Register (sales to 2026); EPA radon measurements to 2019 (self-selected sample, % of homes tested, not prevalence); past flood events derived from OPW floodinfo.ie data; DCB scheme designations via gov.ie.
Major Towns
Recorded Crime Covering Co. Donegal
Official CSO figures for the Donegal Garda Division: every incident recorded by An Garda Síochána over the four quarters 2025Q1–2025Q4.
Recorded Incidents (2025Q1–2025Q4)
6,727
Per 1,000 Residents
40.3
Incidents by Offence Type
- Dangerous or negligent acts1,512
- Road and traffic offences1,035
- Public order and other social code offences963
- Attempts/threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences946
- Theft and related offences762
- Damage to property and to the environment offences558
- Controlled drug offences314
- Offences against government, justice procedures and organisation of crime195
- Sexual offences152
- Burglary and related offences107
- Offences not elsewhere classified81
- Weapons and explosives offences56
- Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences31
- Kidnapping and related offences11
- Homicide & related offences4
Source: CSO table CJQ06, recorded crime incidents by Garda division, 2025Q1–2025Q4. Division-level figures. A PropertyPack report narrows this to the area around a specific address.
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Official Risk Checks
12
Government Data Sources
60s
Average Snapshot Time
26
Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Donegal property, 18 checks.
Flood Risk
Environmental
02Radon Gas
Environmental
03Planning History
Development
04BER Rating
Energy
05Soil Stability
Structural
06Water Quality
Environmental
07Crime Statistics
Safety
08School Catchment
Amenities
09Noise Levels
Environmental
10Conservation Areas
Legal
11Industrial Proximity
Environmental
12EV Charging Network
Infrastructure
Plus more checks across insurance, neighbourhood and transport. See them all on the sample report.
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Properties for Sale in Donegal
Latest properties on the market in Co. Donegal. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crime Statistics in Donegal: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Donegal properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Donegal address covers 18 risk categories: flood risk (OPW data), radon levels (EPA data), BER ratings (SEAI), property prices (Property Price Register), crime statistics (CSO), school catchment, broadband speeds, planning applications, air quality, noise levels, and more. Each check runs for the Eircode you enter, with the data's confidence level labelled where a source is only published at county or division level.
How much does a property report for Donegal cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Donegal address costs €29. House-hunting across several properties? A 3-report bundle is €59 and a 5-report bundle is €79. You see a free snapshot first, no card needed.
Where does PropertyPack get its crime statistics data for Donegal?
PropertyPack sources crime statistics data from official Irish government agencies. Crime statistics come from the CSO using Garda recorded crime data. All data is specific to your exact Eircode in Donegal.
Which areas of Donegal have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Donegal depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Erne, Swilly and Finn flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 5.2% of homes tested in Donegal measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Letterkenny, Buncrana, Donegal Town tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Donegal across 18 risk categories.
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