Crime in Limerick down 18% in 6 months

SERIOUS crime in Limerick has dropped significantly over the first six months of this year, figures compiled by Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveal.

A senior garda said the drop from 33 to 16 shootings between January and June was due to the deployment of more gardaí and a number of operations in certain parts of the city.

Superintendent Frank O’Brien said: “Overall, crime is down 18% for the first six months of this year. And this trend has been right through the city and county.