CSO: Homicide and burglary detection rates rise, sexual offence detections stay low

The statistics are being published 'under reservation', meaning there is a continuing issue with the quality and reliability of the garda figures

Even though Garda detection rates for burglaries improved, it still had one of the lower detection rates. File photo

Garda detection rates for most crimes — including homicides, assaults, robberies and burglaries — have improved in the last year, according to new figures.

The increases were greatest in relation to homicides, kidnappings, and certain assault categories — including murder threats and attempted murder. Figures published by the Central Statistics Office show a slight decrease in detection rates for sexual offences and drug offences, however.