Crime study - Scrutiny we can all benefit from

In line with the Irish Examiner policy of showing readers the reality of life behind the headlines, your copy of today’s paper contains one of the most comprehensive scrutinies of crime ever carried out in this country.

Based on CSO and Garda statistics from 2008 up to 2012, this analysis provides fresh insights on changing crime trends up and down the country. It shows, for example, where people are more likely to have their homes burgled or come face to face with someone who is drunk and disorderly.

Overall, the in-depth analysis portrays a fascinating picture of the nation with some unexpected and surprising results. While no single fact or statistic receives banner headline treatment, the social value of this study is that it looks at crime in Ireland from a new and different perspective.