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Burglary figures increase by 30%

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12:44 2 Aug 2022


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The number of burglaries increased by a third in the first half of the year, compared to the same period last year.

Provisional crime statistics to the end of June show vehicle theft is up 77% on last year and is also 10% ahead of pre-pandemic levels.

While sexual offences overall are down slightly, reported rape is up 21% on last year and 11% on 2019.

The figures also show there was an increase of 13% in the number of domestic violence incidents, attended by GardaI in the six months to the end of June.


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