Burglaries fall significantly in Dublin as assaults rise

Recorded burglaries have dropped dramatically in Dublin city this year — but there has been a jump in minor assaults and possession of offensive weapons.

Garda figures, covering the Dublin City Council area, show that while overall levels of theft have fallen, theft from the person has risen.

The figures, given to the Dublin City Joint policing committee, compare January-February 2016 to the same period in 2015.