Safety Guide
Is It Safe to Live in Co. Limerick?
See recorded crime, flood risk, radon and planning history for any Co. Limerick address.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Limerick
Safety Guide in Co. Limerick
Limerick is generally safe, with lower crime rates outside Limerick City town centre. Rural areas of Limerick have some of the lowest crime rates in Ireland. CSO crime statistics under the Limerick Garda division show that crime varies significantly by area within the county. PropertyPack provides address-level crime data for any Eircode in Limerick, broken down by offence type, so you can make a safety assessment specific to your street, not just the county average.
Co. Limerick at a Glance
- Population
- 209,000
- Province
- Munster
- Coastline
- Inland county
- Character
- Mixed Urban / Rural
- Main Rivers
- Shannon, Maigue, Deel
- Median Price (2026)
- €301,000 (-5.1% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 7.4% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 308
- 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. Limerick
Official CSO figures for the Limerick Garda Division: every incident recorded by An Garda Síochána over the four quarters 2025Q1–2025Q4.
Recorded Incidents (2025Q1–2025Q4)
12,429
Per 1,000 Residents
60.6
Incidents by Offence Type
- Theft and related offences3,580
- Road and traffic offences2,081
- Dangerous or negligent acts1,670
- Public order and other social code offences1,164
- Damage to property and to the environment offences933
- Attempts/threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences902
- Offences against government, justice procedures and organisation of crime639
- Controlled drug offences590
- Burglary and related offences357
- Sexual offences169
- Weapons and explosives offences153
- Offences not elsewhere classified103
- Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences80
- Kidnapping and related offences6
- Homicide & related offences2
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 Limerick 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 Limerick: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Limerick properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Limerick 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 Limerick cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Limerick 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 Limerick?
Before committing to property in Limerick, check flood risk (especially near Shannon, Maigue and Deel), radon levels (7.4% of homes tested in Limerick 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 Limerick have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Limerick depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Shannon, Maigue and Deel flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 7.4% of homes tested in Limerick measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Limerick City, Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Limerick across 18 risk categories.
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