Cork businesses hail 'huge difference' as garda patrols boost crime detections

Cork Business Association (CBA) director Cliona Barnes said: 'The increase in crime detections reflects the positive impact of the additional garda resources allocated to Cork City at the end of 2025.' File picture

A 20% increase in the detection of crimes in Cork City has been hailed by the business community as proof that additional on-street gardaí are making a huge difference.

Crime data for the first three months of this year, released by the CSO, shows a sharp rise in garda detections for disorderly conduct, possession of drugs, and theft.