Increasing reports of assault and theft in Cork City and County

Data released at Cork Joint Policing Committee shows that property crime was up in the period from January to August

Many crimes such as assault and theft rose across the Cork garda divisions. However, drug possession fell across all divisions. Stock picture: Colin Keegan/Collins

Many crimes, including assault and theft, were considerably higher in the first eight months of this year than during the same period last year across Cork City and county.

Figures released at Cork County Council’s Joint Policing Committee show that from January to August, property crime increased to 2,600 incidents from 1,513 incidents in the same period last year in the Cork city policing division.