A recent study conducted by Long & Co, a Galway-based estate agent and auctioneer, has ranked Roscommon as Ireland's safest county, with Laois falling outside the top ten for safety.
According to the study, which analyzed crime data in Ireland between September 1st, 2020, and 2025, several key findings were discovered, including:
Ireland's ranking as the second most peaceful country in the 2025 Global Peace Index.
This research aimed to identify the safest county to reside in, considering factors such as population, crime rates, and the number of Gardaí available.
Author's summary: Laois ranks outside the top ten safest counties in Ireland.