Safety Guide
Is It Safe to Live in Co. Mayo?
See recorded crime, flood risk, radon and planning history for any Co. Mayo address.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Mayo
Safety Guide in Co. Mayo
Mayo is one of the safer counties in Ireland, with rural communities experiencing particularly low crime rates. CSO crime statistics under the Mayo Garda division show that crime varies significantly by area within the county. PropertyPack provides address-level crime data for any Eircode in Mayo, broken down by offence type, so you can make a safety assessment specific to your street, not just the county average.
Co. Mayo at a Glance
- Population
- 137,000
- Province
- Connacht
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Predominantly Rural
- Main Rivers
- Moy, Erriff, Robe
- Median Price (2026)
- €230,000 (+4.5% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 17.6% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 225
- 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. Mayo
Official CSO figures for the Mayo Garda Division: every incident recorded by An Garda Síochána over the four quarters 2025Q1–2025Q4.
Recorded Incidents (2025Q1–2025Q4)
5,776
Per 1,000 Residents
41.9
Incidents by Offence Type
- Dangerous or negligent acts2,356
- Road and traffic offences892
- Theft and related offences606
- Public order and other social code offences540
- Attempts/threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences486
- Damage to property and to the environment offences344
- Offences against government, justice procedures and organisation of crime160
- Controlled drug offences147
- Sexual offences80
- Burglary and related offences66
- Weapons and explosives offences46
- Offences not elsewhere classified39
- Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences13
- 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 Mayo 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 Mayo.
Check safety data for any address in Mayo. Free snapshot, 18 checks from 12 official sources. No card, no account.
Properties for Sale in Mayo
Latest properties on the market in Co. Mayo. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.
Kinaffe, Swinford, Co Mayo, F12NC84
Shanvolahan, Bellacorick, Eskeragh, Co. Mayo, F26Y771
Forth Village, Kinaffe, Swinford, Co Mayo, F12W2T8
Frequently Asked Questions
Safety Guide in Mayo: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Mayo properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Mayo 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 Mayo cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Mayo 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 Mayo?
Before committing to property in Mayo, check flood risk (especially near Moy, Erriff and Robe), radon levels (17.6% of homes tested in Mayo 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 Mayo have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Mayo depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Moy, Erriff and Robe flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 17.6% of homes tested in Mayo measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Castlebar, Ballina, Westport tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Mayo across 18 risk categories.
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