Safety Guide
Is It Safe to Live in Co. Clare?
See recorded crime, flood risk, radon and planning history for any Co. Clare address.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Clare
Safety Guide in Co. Clare
Clare is generally safe, with lower crime rates outside Ennis town centre. Rural areas of Clare have some of the lowest crime rates in Ireland. CSO crime statistics under the Clare Garda division show that crime varies significantly by area within the county. PropertyPack provides address-level crime data for any Eircode in Clare, broken down by offence type, so you can make a safety assessment specific to your street, not just the county average.
Co. Clare at a Glance
- Population
- 127,000
- Province
- Munster
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Mixed Urban / Rural
- Main Rivers
- Shannon, Fergus
- Median Price (2026)
- €305,000 (+4.3% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 13% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 203
- 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. Clare
Official CSO figures for the Clare Garda Division: every incident recorded by An Garda Síochána over the four quarters 2025Q1–2025Q4.
Recorded Incidents (2025Q1–2025Q4)
4,434
Per 1,000 Residents
34.9
Incidents by Offence Type
- Theft and related offences943
- Road and traffic offences785
- Dangerous or negligent acts600
- Attempts/threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences476
- Public order and other social code offences453
- Damage to property and to the environment offences388
- Offences against government, justice procedures and organisation of crime277
- Controlled drug offences193
- Burglary and related offences126
- Offences not elsewhere classified59
- Sexual offences53
- Weapons and explosives offences52
- Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences22
- Kidnapping and related offences6
- 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.
18
Official Risk Checks
12
Government Data Sources
60s
Average Snapshot Time
26
Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Clare 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.
Due Diligence
Know the risks before you sign in Clare.
Check safety data for any address in Clare. Free snapshot, 18 checks from 12 official sources. No card, no account.
Properties for Sale in Clare
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Frequently Asked Questions
Safety Guide in Clare: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Clare properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Clare 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 Clare cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Clare 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.
What should I check before investing in property in Clare?
Before committing to property in Clare, check flood risk (especially near Shannon and Fergus), radon levels (13% of homes tested in Clare over the Reference Level), BER rating (affects heating costs), broadband speed, local crime statistics, school catchment, and recent planning applications. PropertyPack covers these and more, 18 checks in a single report for any Eircode.
Which areas of Clare have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Clare depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Shannon and Fergus flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 13% of homes tested in Clare measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Ennis, Shannon, Kilrush tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Clare across 18 risk categories.
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