Crime Statistics
Crime Rates in Co. Galway
Check recorded crime for the Garda division covering Co. Galway, alongside flood, radon and planning for any address.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Galway
Crime Statistics in Co. Galway
Crime rates in Galway are reported by the CSO under the Galway Garda division. Crime rates in Galway City differ from rural Galway, with most offences concentrating in town centres. PropertyPack provides area-level crime data for any Eircode in Galway, broken down by offence type, so you know exactly what to expect in your neighbourhood.
Co. Galway at a Glance
- Population
- 277,000
- Province
- Connacht
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Mixed Urban / Rural
- Main Rivers
- Corrib, Shannon, Clare
- Median Price (2026)
- €374,450 (+7% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 21.2% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 743
- Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
- Not 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. Galway
Official CSO figures for the Galway Garda Division: every incident recorded by An Garda Síochána over the four quarters 2025Q1–2025Q4.
Recorded Incidents (2025Q1–2025Q4)
11,694
Per 1,000 Residents
42.2
Incidents by Offence Type
- Road and traffic offences2,906
- Theft and related offences2,170
- Public order and other social code offences1,556
- Dangerous or negligent acts1,469
- Attempts/threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences1,143
- Controlled drug offences723
- Damage to property and to the environment offences712
- Offences against government, justice procedures and organisation of crime348
- Burglary and related offences216
- Sexual offences179
- Weapons and explosives offences110
- Offences not elsewhere classified84
- Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences74
- Kidnapping and related offences3
- Homicide & related offences1
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 Galway 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
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Properties for Sale in Galway
Latest properties on the market in Co. Galway. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crime Statistics in Galway: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Galway properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Galway 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 Galway cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Galway 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 Galway?
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 Galway.
Which areas of Galway have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Galway depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Corrib, Shannon and Clare flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 21.2% of homes tested in Galway measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Galway City, Tuam, Ballinasloe tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Galway across 18 risk categories.
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