Garda stats show surge in property crimes and assaults

Garda HQ has recorded an “upsurge” in crimes in the last four months, particularly property crimes, assaults, criminal damage, and public order offences, writes Cormac O'Keeffe.

The latest Garda Commissioner report to the Policing Authority said the “substantial increases” are in offences driven by both Garda activity and incidents reported by the public.