Safety Guide
Is It Safe to Live in Co. Cork?
See recorded crime, flood risk, radon and planning history for any Co. Cork address.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Cork
Safety Guide in Co. Cork
Cork is generally safe, with lower crime rates outside Cork City town centre. Rural areas of Cork have some of the lowest crime rates in Ireland. CSO crime statistics under the Cork City/Cork North/Cork West Garda division show that crime varies significantly by area within the county. PropertyPack provides address-level crime data for any Eircode in Cork, broken down by offence type, so you can make a safety assessment specific to your street, not just the county average.
Co. Cork at a Glance
- Population
- 584,000
- Province
- Munster
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Mixed Urban / Rural
- Main Rivers
- Lee, Blackwater, Bandon
- Median Price (2026)
- €374,449 (+7% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 12.7% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 783
- 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. Cork
Official CSO figures for the Cork City, North & West Garda Divisions: every incident recorded by An Garda Síochána over the four quarters 2025Q1–2025Q4.
Recorded Incidents (2025Q1–2025Q4)
23,725
Per 1,000 Residents
40.6
Incidents by Offence Type
- Theft and related offences6,022
- Road and traffic offences3,829
- Dangerous or negligent acts2,940
- Public order and other social code offences2,933
- Attempts/threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences2,526
- Damage to property and to the environment offences1,727
- Controlled drug offences1,404
- Offences against government, justice procedures and organisation of crime850
- Burglary and related offences466
- Sexual offences352
- Weapons and explosives offences271
- Offences not elsewhere classified223
- Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences166
- Kidnapping and related offences10
- Homicide & related offences6
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 Cork 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
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Properties for Sale in Cork
Latest properties on the market in Co. Cork. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Safety Guide in Cork: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Cork properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Cork 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 Cork cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Cork 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 Cork?
Before committing to property in Cork, check flood risk (especially near Lee, Blackwater and Bandon), radon levels (12.7% of homes tested in Cork 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 Cork have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Cork depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Lee, Blackwater and Bandon flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 12.7% of homes tested in Cork measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Cork City, Cobh, Mallow tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Cork across 18 risk categories.
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