Safety Guide
Is It Safe to Live in Co. Kilkenny?
See recorded crime, flood risk, radon and planning history for any Co. Kilkenny address.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Kilkenny
Safety Guide in Co. Kilkenny
Kilkenny is generally safe, with lower crime rates outside Kilkenny town centre. Rural areas of Kilkenny have some of the lowest crime rates in Ireland. CSO crime statistics under the Kilkenny/Carlow Garda division show that crime varies significantly by area within the county. PropertyPack provides address-level crime data for any Eircode in Kilkenny, broken down by offence type, so you can make a safety assessment specific to your street, not just the county average.
Co. Kilkenny at a Glance
- Population
- 104,000
- Province
- Leinster
- Coastline
- Inland county
- Character
- Mixed Urban / Rural
- Main Rivers
- Nore, Suir, Barrow
- Median Price (2026)
- €317,181 (+1.4% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 13.3% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 144
- 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. Kilkenny
Official CSO figures for the Kilkenny/Carlow Garda Division: every incident recorded by An Garda Síochána over the four quarters 2025Q1–2025Q4.
Recorded Incidents (2025Q1–2025Q4)
8,562
Per 1,000 Residents
51.6
Incidents by Offence Type
- Dangerous or negligent acts2,633
- Theft and related offences1,520
- Road and traffic offences1,241
- Public order and other social code offences832
- Attempts/threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences673
- Controlled drug offences498
- Damage to property and to the environment offences482
- Offences against government, justice procedures and organisation of crime221
- Burglary and related offences220
- Sexual offences82
- Weapons and explosives offences65
- Offences not elsewhere classified47
- Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences42
- 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 Kilkenny 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Safety Guide in Kilkenny: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Kilkenny properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny?
Before committing to property in Kilkenny, check flood risk (especially near Nore, Suir and Barrow), radon levels (13.3% of homes tested in Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Kilkenny depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Nore, Suir and Barrow flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 13.3% of homes tested in Kilkenny measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Kilkenny, Callan, Castlecomer tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Kilkenny across 18 risk categories.
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