Significant increase in reported crimes; Property crimes, crimes against person, and sexual offences, all up

Reported crimes have risen significantly so far this year, with increases in property crimes, crimes against the person, and sexual offences, Garda figures show.

A report by acting commissioner Dónal Ó Cualáin for the Policing Authority also shows that Garda targets for improving detection rates for sexual offences, burglaries, robberies, and assaults were “off target”.

The report also reveals Garda operations — including those targeting feuding gangs and travelling burglary groups — have resulted in the Garda overtime budget hitting €98m so far this year — 53% over the limit.