Householders and businesses are nearly four times more likely to be burgled on the affluent south side of Cork City than in parts of West Cork.

Domestic violence cases surged to a record level in Cork City last year.

Domestic violence cases surged to a record level in Cork City last year.

Dublin-based criminals are being blamed for a recent upsurge in burglaries targeting, in particular, suburbs on the southside of Cork city.

GROWING centres of population like Carrigaline, Bishopstown, Passage West, Crosshaven, Rochestown, Togher and Douglas enjoy less permanent garda cover than anywhere else in Cork.