Cork sees rise in domestic violence and drug use during Covid-19

Garda figures also showed significant decreases in thefts, burglary and assaults as travel restrictions 'inconvenienced those committing crime'

Domestic violence cases were up by 12% year on year in both the Cork City and Cork North Garda Divisions and by 26% in the Cork West area.

While Covid-19 restrictions have had a significant negative impact on criminals, with crime figures in general down all over Co. Cork, there have been notable increases in domestic violence, drug driving and arrests for drug possession.

Figures released by gardaí at a meeting of the Cork County Joint Policing Committee (JPC) showed significant decreases in thefts, burglary and assaults last year compared to 2019.