Roscommon has been named the safest county in Ireland in which to live with a safety score of 0.77
That’s according to a report by Galway based estate agents Long and Co.
The safest county criteria included population, the number of people per crime reported and the number of Gardaí available.
The report says that 5,217 crimes were reported to the 145 Gardai in County Roscommon, giving them 36 cases each to handle. Roscommon is followed by Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal as the other safe counties.
Ronán Long, founder of property firm, Long & Co. said: “The results are great for Roscommon, which as we all know boasts superb scenery, attractions and activities for all. For those looking for their forever home, the likes of Roscommon Town, Boyle and Castlerea are top choices. Of course, much like the rest of Ireland, housing is in demand, although I’m sure these new safety figures will really catch buyers’ attention.”
(Image shows Boyle’s Lough Key Forest Park which is situated in the safest county in Ireland)
Rank
County
Safety Score
1
Roscommon
0.77
2
Leitrim
0.74
3
Mayo
0.72
4
Sligo
0.69
5
Donegal
0.68
6
Monaghan
0.66
7
Clare
0.66
8
Kilkenny
0.65
9
Longford
0.63
10
Galway
0.61
11
Laois
0.61
12
Offaly
0.60
13
Tipperary
0.60
14
Kerry
0.59
15
Wexford
0.59
16
Westmeath
0.59
17
Limerick
0.57
18
Louth
0.56
19
Cork
0.56
20
Waterford
0.55
21
Wicklow
0.54
22
Kildare
0.50
23
Meath
0.47
24
Carlow
0.45
25
Cavan
0.44
26
Dublin
0.35