Crime Statistics
Crime Rates in Co. Laois
Check recorded crime for the Garda division covering Co. Laois, alongside flood, radon and planning for any address.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Laois
Crime Statistics in Co. Laois
Crime rates in Laois are reported by the CSO under the Laois/Offaly Garda division. Rural Laois generally has low crime rates, though burglary and vehicle crime can affect isolated properties. PropertyPack provides area-level crime data for any Eircode in Laois, broken down by offence type, so you know exactly what to expect in your neighbourhood.
Co. Laois at a Glance
- Population
- 91,000
- Province
- Leinster
- Coastline
- Inland county
- Character
- Predominantly Rural
- Main Rivers
- Nore, Barrow
- Median Price (2026)
- €326,000 (+8.7% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 3.8% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 104
- 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. Laois
Official CSO figures for the Laois/Offaly Garda Division: every incident recorded by An Garda Síochána over the four quarters 2025Q1–2025Q4.
Recorded Incidents (2025Q1–2025Q4)
8,169
Per 1,000 Residents
45.9
Incidents by Offence Type
- Theft and related offences1,749
- Road and traffic offences1,471
- Dangerous or negligent acts966
- Controlled drug offences888
- Attempts/threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences848
- Public order and other social code offences792
- Damage to property and to the environment offences625
- Offences against government, justice procedures and organisation of crime270
- Burglary and related offences241
- Sexual offences112
- Weapons and explosives offences100
- Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences51
- Offences not elsewhere classified50
- Homicide & related offences3
- Kidnapping and related offences3
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 Laois 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Crime Statistics in Laois: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Laois properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Laois 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 Laois cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Laois 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 Laois?
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 Laois.
Which areas of Laois have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Laois depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Nore and Barrow flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 3.8% of homes tested in Laois measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Portarlington tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Laois across 18 risk categories.
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