Homicides, attempted murders and thefts rise as latest crime stats revealed 

There has been a significant fall in fraud and deception offences, which dropped by 32% in 2022

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Homicides in Ireland rose by 30% across 2022, according to new crime figures for last year released by the Central Statistics Office (SCO).

Thefts and similar offences also rose by a massive 41% over the same 12-month period, the CSO said.