Half of all thefts and robberies happen over the weekend and are strongly linked to drink-related behaviour, according to figures released as part of a new campaign by An Garda Síochána.

Gardaí have launched a new campaign to encourage people to be more "streetwise" when they are out and about.

Irish and foreign gangs stole more than 12,000 smartphones last year — a rate that has surged by 33% in just 12 months.