Dublin confirmed as Ireland's crime capital - but which county is the safest?

One in 18 people were a victim of crime last year, but there has been an average drop in crime rates throughout Ireland since the beginning of the recession according to an Irish Examiner report.

One in 18 people were a victim of crime last year, but there has been an average drop in crime rates throughout Ireland since the beginning of the recession.

A breakdown of official crime statistics for 2012 confirms Dublin as Ireland’s crime capital, with an average of 789 offences per 10,000 population compared to the national average of 532. It has the highest rates for robberies, theft, drug, and fraud offences.