Safest Counties in Ireland
Mayo has been voted one of the safest counties in Ireland, with Roscommon taking the top spot, followed by Leitrim, and then Mayo in third place.
- Roscommon: 1st place
- Leitrim: 2nd place
- Mayo: 3rd place
- Sligo and Donegal: top 5
The criteria for the safest county included population, crime reports per person, and the number of Gardaí available.
A study by Long & Co found that 314,124 'theft and related offences' were reported in the last 5 years.
Rehabilitation is a key aspect, as emphasized by Connolly in the recent Presidential debate.
Author's summary: Mayo ranked third safest county in Ireland.