Safety Guide
Is It Safe to Live in Co. Sligo?
See recorded crime, flood risk, radon and planning history for any Co. Sligo address.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Sligo
Safety Guide in Co. Sligo
Sligo is generally safe, with lower crime rates outside Sligo town centre. Rural areas of Sligo have some of the lowest crime rates in Ireland. CSO crime statistics under the Sligo/Leitrim Garda division show that crime varies significantly by area within the county. PropertyPack provides address-level crime data for any Eircode in Sligo, broken down by offence type, so you can make a safety assessment specific to your street, not just the county average.
Co. Sligo at a Glance
- Population
- 70,000
- Province
- Connacht
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Mixed Urban / Rural
- Main Rivers
- Garavogue, Ballisodare, Moy
- Median Price (2026)
- €260,500 (+4.2% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 24.9% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 271
- 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. Sligo
Official CSO figures for the Sligo/Leitrim Garda Division: every incident recorded by An Garda Síochána over the four quarters 2025Q1–2025Q4.
Recorded Incidents (2025Q1–2025Q4)
4,042
Per 1,000 Residents
38.5
Incidents by Offence Type
- Theft and related offences622
- Dangerous or negligent acts621
- Road and traffic offences612
- Public order and other social code offences532
- Attempts/threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences505
- Controlled drug offences369
- Damage to property and to the environment offences356
- Offences against government, justice procedures and organisation of crime164
- Burglary and related offences89
- Sexual offences70
- Weapons and explosives offences57
- Offences not elsewhere classified33
- Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences8
- Kidnapping and related offences3
- 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.
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Official Risk Checks
12
Government Data Sources
60s
Average Snapshot Time
26
Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Sligo 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 Sligo: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Sligo properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Sligo 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 Sligo cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Sligo 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 Sligo?
Before committing to property in Sligo, check flood risk (especially near Garavogue, Ballisodare and Moy), radon levels (24.9% of homes tested in Sligo 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 Sligo have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Sligo depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Garavogue, Ballisodare and Moy flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 24.9% of homes tested in Sligo measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Sligo, Tubbercurry, Enniscrone tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Sligo across 18 risk categories.
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