Safety Guide
Is It Safe to Live in Co. Kerry?
See recorded crime, flood risk, radon and planning history for any Co. Kerry address.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Kerry
Safety Guide in Co. Kerry
Kerry is one of the safer counties in Ireland, with rural communities experiencing particularly low crime rates. CSO crime statistics under the Kerry Garda division show that crime varies significantly by area within the county. PropertyPack provides address-level crime data for any Eircode in Kerry, broken down by offence type, so you can make a safety assessment specific to your street, not just the county average.
Co. Kerry at a Glance
- Population
- 155,000
- Province
- Munster
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Predominantly Rural
- Main Rivers
- Laune, Maine, Flesk
- Median Price (2026)
- €300,000 (+5.3% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 16.9% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 201
- 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. Kerry
Official CSO figures for the Kerry Garda Division: every incident recorded by An Garda Síochána over the four quarters 2025Q1–2025Q4.
Recorded Incidents (2025Q1–2025Q4)
6,543
Per 1,000 Residents
41.9
Incidents by Offence Type
- Public order and other social code offences1,128
- Theft and related offences1,104
- Road and traffic offences1,098
- Dangerous or negligent acts879
- Attempts/threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences841
- Controlled drug offences433
- Damage to property and to the environment offences372
- Offences against government, justice procedures and organisation of crime277
- Burglary and related offences150
- Sexual offences105
- Weapons and explosives offences62
- Offences not elsewhere classified53
- Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences33
- Kidnapping and related offences5
- Homicide & 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 Kerry 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 Kerry.
Check safety data for any address in Kerry. Free snapshot, 18 checks from 12 official sources. No card, no account.
Properties for Sale in Kerry
Latest properties on the market in Co. Kerry. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.
Avondale House Tralee Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93Y296
2 Killaha Court, Countess Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93PPK...
Sandy Lane, Banna, Ardfert, Co. Kerry, V92 TN23
6 Bellview Court, Ballydowney, Killarney, Co Kerry, V93PDT6
River Cottage, Feorus East, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, V93 EW92
Frequently Asked Questions
Safety Guide in Kerry: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Kerry properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Kerry 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 Kerry cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Kerry 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 Kerry?
Before committing to property in Kerry, check flood risk (especially near Laune, Maine and Flesk), radon levels (16.9% of homes tested in Kerry 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 Kerry have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Kerry depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Laune, Maine and Flesk flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 16.9% of homes tested in Kerry measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Tralee, Killarney, Listowel tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Kerry across 18 risk categories.
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