Northern Ireland, by county
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
4 facilities
| HM Prison Maghaberry Prison | Prison | Lisburn and Castlereagh | — | 970 |
| HM Prison Magilligan | Prison | Causeway Coast and Glens | +44 28 7776 3311 | 568 |
| Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison | Women's prison | Lisburn and Castlereagh | — | — |
| Larne House Short Term Holding Facility | Immigration detention | Mid and East Antrim | +44-28-9433-4346 | — |
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Northern Ireland, United Kingdom have?
The atlas lists 4 prisons, jails and detention centres in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, including 2 prisons and 1 women's prison.
What is the largest prison in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom?
By the capacity recorded in its sources, HM Prison Maghaberry Prison is the largest, with about 970 places.
Which police agencies serve Northern Ireland, United Kingdom?
64 police units are listed for Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, all recorded as police stations.
Can I look up a prisoner in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in the United Kingdom. Contact the facility or the authority that runs it, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which county has the most facilities?
Belfast, with 17 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 2 entries of 4. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom?
The atlas lists 1 women's prison here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
How are the listings for Northern Ireland, United Kingdom organised?
The atlas files Northern Ireland, United Kingdom by county, following official administrative boundaries; 11 counties currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the county where it is located; Belfast is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 64 police units here. Open a county to see the units in each area.