More people believe crime at national level is 'serious'

The survey recorded improvements in Garda visibility locally and people’s perceptions of the force overall. Picture: Denis Minihane

A survey has found an increase in the number of people who believe crime at a national level is a "very serious" or "serious" problem, but a slight drop in the number who think the same regarding crime locally.

The Garda Public Attitudes Survey 2019 reports a drop in numbers becoming victims of crime since 2018 and a reduction in fear of crime among those surveyed.