Garda figures show significant decrease in reported crime

Garda figures show significant decrease in reported crime

Gardaí say there has been a significant decrease in robbery, burglary, violent disorder, crimes against the person and theft offences this year.

Garda Crime Figures Down Year On Year

There's been a signifant drop in crimes reported to Gardaí so far this year. Nearly half of all stations nationwide saw a lowering of rates compared to the same time five years ago. Crime is down across many reports up the end of March- with theft from a person, interference with a vehicle, and riots and violent disorder among those with the greatest falls. Dublin saw notable drops in theft-related offences, with the exception of theft shop, wh…