90% of people believe sexual offences should be top priority for gardaí

Almost half (48%) of those surveyed said they do not worry about becoming a victim of crime, down from 55% in 2019.

Trust in and satisfaction with An Garda Síochána remains high, with 78% of respondents satisfied with the services provided in their communities. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

One in five people believe that local crime is a serious or very serious problem, according to a new survey.

This figure from the Garda Public Attitude Survey 2021 is in keeping with trends in both 2018 and 2019.