What is the safest place in Dublin?

Of all the safest areas in Dublin, the Docklands is arguably the most fancy. Nicknamed 'Silicon Docks', the area is essentially one huge, well-established tech scene. Not only is it teeming with Irish Mark Zuckerbergs (as socially awkward as ever), it really is a safe area.

Which part of Dublin is best to live in?

Where should I not live in Dublin?

Is Dublin Ireland a safe place to live?

Unfortunately, Dublin isn't as safe as other parts of Ireland. Like any capital city, Dublin's large and dense population means it has higher rates of crime than other parts of the country. According to the Central Statistics Office, thefts and burglaries occur more frequently in the city.

Is Dublin a safe town?

When speaking in general, Dublin is a very safe city. Certain petty crimes are possible, such as muggings, and robberies, which have been known to occur in Dublin. Be very careful while in Grafton Street, which is a place frequently visited by tourists and pickpockets as well.

Safe and Dangerous Areas in Dublin to Live.

What's the roughest part of Dublin?

Perhaps surprisingly, Pearse Street Garda station in Dublin's south inner city is at the centre of Ireland's most crime-ridden district. Between 2003 and 2019, it had the highest number of criminal incidents and the small area around the station is visible too if you zoom into the Deliveroo map (it's in red).

Is Dublin safe to walk at night?

98% of tourists feel safe

If you're coming to Dublin for the first time then you're probably going to take a well-trodden tourist path that's unlikely to feel dangerous (and generally won't be), but do keep your valuables secure and avoid dark and poorly lit areas at night.

What is the safest city in Ireland?

How rough is Dublin?

Is Dublin safe or not has a simple answer - Yes, it is a safe city and common sense on avoiding being a victim of crime is to be applied just as in any other European city. As the wise high sparrow once said, if you grew up in the dodgy areas of Dublin – you can live anywhere without fear.

Is East Wall Dublin safe?

Avoid North Strand area. As was mentioned before, East Wall is an ex council area but lots of the houses are now owned privately and there are lots of young couples living there, its only about 15 mins walk from the north docks where a lot of businesses are located.

Is Tallaght a safe place to live?

Crime in Tallaght is certainly no worse than any other large centre of population and is well policed. As apparent from recent events closer to Dublin city it might even be preferable to stay outside of an increasingly violent Dublin city.

Is South Dublin Posh?

Today, with the River Liffey acting as the dividing line, the two regions colloquially known as Northside Dublin and Southside Dublin are primarily differentiated according to economics – the north is generally considered underprivileged, the south overprivileged.

Is Cabra Dublin safe?

The area can also have a bad reputation when it comes to crime and anti-social behaviour (in September one tabloid reported of a “24-hour Cabra crime wave”). Yet locals also say that most of Cabra is much more quiet and harmonious than the press would have you believe.

Is Dublin 7 rough?

Is Dublin 7 safe? Dublin 7 is recovering from a reputation of being a rough neighbourhood. Those parts of Dublin 7 that are relatively close to the City Centre are affected by the inner city issues such as bike theft, late night antisocial behaviour, drug use and so on.

Is it worth moving to Dublin?

It is definitely worth moving to Dublin for the culture and opportunity. But ultimately, you will need to factor in a few major things such as cost, location, and lifestyle. Plus, you will want to make a plan and checklist before moving.

Where do most expats live in Dublin?

What should I avoid in Ireland?

Is O'Connell Street Dublin safe?

sad to say that oconnell st is not the safest place for tourists at night. tourists tend to stand out and there are many incidences of muggings etc, some fueled by drugs.

Is Dublin getting more violent?

Provisional crime figures released to RTÉ News show no noticeable difference in the number of assaults recorded in Dublin city between the end of 2021 and the start of 2022.

What part of Ireland is safest?

The Irish Examiner have completed a breakdown of the country's official crime statistics and compiled a national crime league table with the results. It shows that Roscommon and Longford are the safest places to live in Ireland while Mayo is the region with the lowest crime rate.

Where should you not live in Ireland?

What is the poorest town in Ireland?

The St Mary's Park area of Limerick City is now the most disadvantaged area in Ireland and Dublin has benefitted most from the upturn in the economy. That's according to the latest national “deprivation index” from Pobal.

What does Dublin 8 mean?

Dublin 8 (D8)

Dublin 8 includes Dolphin's Barn, Inchicore, Islandbridge, Kilmainham, Merchants Quay, Portobello, South Circular Road, the Phoenix Park and the Liberties. Notable buildings include Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral. It is one of only two postal districts to span the Liffey.

Are taxis safe in Dublin?

Thanks in advance! Well all taxi services are safe. I would ask your hotel reception what taxi service they recommend to their customers as they most likely use them every day.

Is Temple Bar area in Dublin safe?

I would say that on a whole Temple Bar is safe at night, however as with an city common sense is required to look after oneself and be careful. There is a Garda(Police) presence in the area at night as there are many bars and nightclubs in the area.