Property crime in Cork city halved during lockdown

Drugs offences almost doubled in the first two months of this year compared to the same period last year

There were significant decreases across various traffic categories, with a reduction in collisions and incidents of driving under the influence down 37%.

The rate of reported property crime in Cork city halved during this lockdown but drugs offences almost doubled.

Statistics for the Cork City Garda Division show the number of reported incidents across various categories of theft, including burglary and shoplifting, as well reported incidents of assaults, arson, criminal damage, public order and drunkenness, all decreased during the first two months of this year, when the country was in full level 5 lockdown, compared to the same period last year.