Concern over 'high level' of  burglaries committed by repeat or multiple offenders

The difference between the number of offences and the number of perpetrators 'highlights a high level of repeat or multiple offending', says Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú.

Between January 1, 2020, and September 30, 2025, there were 1,271 burglary offences in Cork courts alone involving 933 people. File picture: Dan Linehan

Concerns have been raised about the prevalence of repeat offenders carrying out burglaries across the country.

Figures from the Irish Courts Service show that between January 1, 2020, and September 30, 2025, the latest date for which data is available, there were 1,271 burglary offences in Cork courts alone involving 933 people.