Scams on the rise as fraud offences jump in 2025

An Garda Síochána statistics show a 22%-23% fall in thefts last year — but a marked increase of 137% of fraud offences

The provisional crime numbers show a 23% decline in robberies from establishments and a 22% drop in theft from individuals over the 12-month period. Picture: Dan Linehan

Ireland saw “significant reductions” in many major crimes over the course of 2025, particularly in terms of property and robbery offences, per new statistics.

The latest provisional crime numbers released by An Garda Síochána show a 23% decline in robberies from establishments and a 22% drop in theft from individuals over the 12-month period.