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CSO statistical release, , 11am

Recorded Crime

Quarter 1 2016

Recorded crime incidents classified by offence group and annualised total1 Q1 2015 and 2016
      
  Annualised total to Q1
ICCSq offence group20152016Change% Change
      
01Homicide offences6162+1+1.6
02Sexual offences2,1262,301+175+8.2
03Attempts or threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences15,74416,838+1,094+6.9
04Dangerous or negligent acts7,1807,279+99+1.4
05Kidnapping and related offences131144+13+9.9
06Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences2,6052,430-175-6.7
07Burglary and related offences28,64223,377-5,265-18.4
08Theft and related offences78,84173,306-5,535-7.0
09Fraud, deception and related offences5,2895,274-15-0.3
10Controlled drug offences15,55815,581+23+0.1
11Weapons and explosives offences2,4942,318-176-7.1
12Damage to property and to the environment27,31525,013-2,302-8.4
13Public order and other social code offences32,68932,747+58+0.2
15Offences against Government, justice procedures and organisation of crime9,95911,406+1,447+14.5
1 The annualised figure for a given quarter is the total number of crimes recorded in the 12 months prior to end of that quarter.

Falls in Burglaries, Robberies, Thefts and Criminal Damage, rises in Assaults and Sexual Offences in year to Q1 2016.

Figure 1: Percentage change between annualised total to Q1, 2015 and 2016 for selected offence groups
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Annualised offence group totals to the end of Q1 2016 showed a decrease of more than 5,000 incidents in both Group 07 Burglary and related offences (-18.4%) and Group 08 Theft and related offences (-7.0%) on the previous year. There were also notable decreases in Group 12 Damage to property and other social code offences (-8.4%), Group 11 Weapons and explosives offences (-7.1%) and Group 06 Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences (-6.7%).

The number of recorded offences in Group 02 Sexual offences rose by 8.2% year on year, while Group 03 Attempts or Threats to Murder, Assaults, Harassments and Related Offences saw a rise of 6.9%, driven by an increase in Assault causing Harm and Other Assault offences. See table 1 and figure 1.

The CSO resumed the publication of recorded crime statistics in June 2015. This follows a comprehensive review of the accuracy of Garda Síochana crime data, on foot of the Garda Inspectorate report on Crime Investigation, published 11th November 2014. When interpreting the recorded crime statistics, the CSO advises that the findings of the review should be taken into account.

http://www.cso.ie/en/media/csoie/releasespublications/documents/crimejustice/2015/reviewofcrime.pdf

Group 01 Homicide Offences

In the 12-month period ending Q1 2016 there were 37 recorded Murder and Manslaughter offences, the same number as in the previous 12 months.  Dangerous driving leading to death offences increased by 1 over the same period.

Group 02 Sexual Offences

In the 12 months to March 2016, the number of offences recorded in this group increased to 2,301 (+8.2%), mostly accounted for by offences of Other Sexual Offences which almost doubled. There were marginal increases in each of the other subcategories within this group.

Group 03 Attempts or Threats to Murder, Assaults, Harassments and Related Offences

The number of recorded offences in Group 03 increased by 1,094 (+6.9%) for the period.  Assault causing harm, poisoning rose by 201 offences (+6.2%) while Other assault increased by 1,071 (10.3%). Incidents of Harassment fell over the 12 month period. 

Group 04 Dangerous or Negligent Acts

Recorded Dangerous or negligent acts offences increased by 1.4% to 7,279 in the year ending Q1 2016.  As in previous periods, most recorded offences in this group are of Driving/In charge of a vehicle while over legal alcohol limit, which increased by 158 incidents to 6,629 (+2.4%).

Group 05 Kidnapping and Related Offences

The annualised total for Kidnapping and related offences rose by 13 to 144 during the period. False imprisonment offences rose by 44.3%, while decreases were observed in Abduction of person under 16 years of age and Human trafficking offences.

Group 06 Robbery, Extortion and Hijacking Offences

Group 06 Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences fell by 6.7% to 2,430 recorded offences year on year, primarily driven by a decrease of 156 offences of Robbery from the Person, the highest volume subcategory within the group. 

Group 07 Burglary and Related Offences

There were 23,377 recorded Burglary and related offences in the year ending Q1 2016, a fall of 5,265 (-18.4%) when compared with the previous 12 months. This was mostly accounted for by an 18.4% decrease in recorded Burglary offences. The number of Aggravated Burglary offences and Possession of an article (with intent to burgle, steal, demand) also decreased. 

Group 08 Theft and Related Offences 

The annualised total for Group 08 Theft and related offences dropped by 7.0% to 73,306, a decrease of 5,535 incidents. This was largely driven by a sharp decrease in incidents of Theft of Vehicle (down 1,618 or 21.3%) and Other thefts (down 4,534 or 10.3%). There were increases in the numbers of Theft from person and Theft from shop offences.  

Group 09 Fraud, Deception and Related Offences

There were 5,274 recorded Fraud, deception and related offences for the year ending in Q1 2016. This represented a marginal decrease of 0.3%.

Group 10 Controlled Drug Offences

An annualised total of 15,581 Controlled drug offences was recorded, almost no change from the previous 12 months (+0.1%). The largest change in the subcategories was in Cultivation or manufacture of drugs, which fell by 84 offences (-25.7%). 

Group 11 Weapons and Explosives Offences

There were 2,318 Group 11 Weapons and explosives offences during the year to March 2016, a decrease of 7.1% on the previous period. The highest volume subcategory Offensive weapons offences (nec) fell from 1,974 to 1,866 over the period (-5.5%) but falls were also seen in other subcategories including Discharge of firearm and Possession of firearm.

Group 12 Damage to Property and to the Environment

The vast majority of offences recorded in this group are of Criminal damage (not arson) which fell by 2,113 offences in the year to Q1 2016, a drop of 8.4%. 

Group 13 Public Order and Other Social Code Offences

Recorded Public order and other social code offences rose by 0.2% to 32,747 over the period. Other social code offences (nec), of which the majority relate to begging, increased by 101.0% to 3,465. The main high volume subcategory in this group is Disorderly conduct offences, which fell by 1,337 or 5.0%. 

Group 15 Offences against Government, Justice Procedures and Organisation of Crime

There were 11,406 Offences against Government, justice procedures and organisation of crime recorded for the year to March, an increase of 14.5% year on year. This was heavily driven by a 16.0% increase in Offences while in custody, breach of court orders, which rose from 9,581 to 11,110. 

Table 1 Recorded crime incidents classified by offence group and annualised total1 Q1 2015 and 2016
       
ICCSq offence groupAnnualised total to Q1
   20152016Change% Change
      
01Homicide offences61621+1.6
01a Murder3733-4-10.8
 01bManslaughter0440.0
01cInfanticide0000.0
01d Dangerous driving leading to death24251+4.2
       
02Sexual offences2,1262,301175+8.2
 02aRape of a male or female50352219+3.8
 02bDefilement of a boy or girl less than 17 years old1251294+3.2
 02cSexual offence involving mentally impaired person17192+11.8
 02dAggravated sexual assault891+12.5
 02e Sexual assault (not aggravated)1,3561,39135+2.6
 02f Other sexual offences117231114+97.4
       
03Attempts or threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences15,74416,8381,094+6.9
 03aMurder-attempt179-8-47.1
 03bMurder-threat48757487+17.9
 03c Assault causing harm, poisoning3,2583,459201+6.2
 03d Other assault10,40511,4761,071+10.3
 03e Harassment and related offences1,5771,320-257-16.3
       
04Dangerous or negligent acts7,1807,27999+1.4
 04a Dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm108-2-20.0
 04b Driving/In charge of a vehicle while over legal alcohol limit6,4716,629158+2.4
 04c Driving/In charge of a vehicle under the influence of drugs269194-75-27.9
 04fEndangerment with potential for serious harm or death83874+4.8
 04gAbandoning a child, child neglect and cruelty199161-38-19.1
 04hUnseaworthy/dangerous use of boat or ship176+600.0
 04i False alarm/interference with aircraft or air transport facilities41-3-75.0
 04j Endangering traffic offences14319249+34.3
       
05Kidnapping and related offences13114413+9.9
 05aFalse imprisonment618827+44.3
 05b Abduction of person under 16 years of age3833-5-13.2
 05c Human trafficking offences3223-9-28.1
       
06Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences2,6052,430-175-6.7
 06a Robbery of an establishment or institution852851-1-0.1
06b Robbery of cash or goods in transit2915-14-48.3
 06c Robbery from the person1,5841,428-156-9.8
 06d Blackmail or extortion265428+107.7
 06e Carjacking, hijacking/unlawful seizure of aircraft/vessel11482-32-28.1
      
07Burglary and related offences28,64223,377-5,265-18.4
07a Aggravated burglary323219-104-32.2
07bBurglary (not aggravated)27,66122,583-5,078-18.4
 07cPossession of an article (with intent to burgle, steal, demand)658575-83-12.6
       
08Theft and related offences78,84173,306-5,535-7.0
08a Theft/Taking of vehicle and related offences7,6145,996-1,618-21.3
08b Theft from person5,2725,529257+4.9
08c Theft from shop21,96622,326360+1.6
08d Other thefts, handling stolen property43,98939,455-4,534-10.3
    
09Fraud, deception and related offences5,2895,274-15-0.3
09aFraud, deception and related offences5,2895,274-15-0.3
    
10Controlled drug offences15,55815,58123+0.1
 10a Importation of drugs2421-3-12.5
10bCultivation or manufacture of drugs327243-84-25.7
 10c Possession of drugs for sale or supply3,4323,51078+2.3
 10d Possession of drugs for personal use11,18511,19611+0.1
10e Other drug offences59061121+3.6
      
11Weapons and explosives offences2,4942,318-176-7.1
11aExplosives, chemical weapons offences4926-23-46.9
11bDischarging a firearm150136-14-9.3
11cPossession of a firearm207206-1-0.5
11dOffensive weapons offences (nec)1,9741,866-108-5.5
11e Fireworks offences11484-30-26.3
    
12Damage to property and to the environment27,31525,013-2,302-8.4
 12aArson1,7571,687-70-4.0
 12bCriminal damage (not arson)25,30223,189-2,113-8.4
12c Litter offences256137-119-46.5
      
13Public order and other social code offences32,68932,74758+0.2
13a Disorderly conduct26,56225,225-1,337-5.0
 13b Trespass offences2,8352,622-213-7.5
 13c Liquor licensing offences1,1781,106-72-6.1
 13d Prostitution offences11256-56-50.0
 13e Regulated betting or money, collection or trading offences278273-5-1.8
 13fOther social code offences (nec)1,7243,4651,741+101.0
       
15Offences against Government, justice procedures and organisation of crime9,95911,4061,447+14.5
 15aOffences against government and its agents (nec)313250-63-20.1
 15bOrganisation of crime and conspiracy to commit crime6600.0
 15c Perverting the course of justice5940-19-32.2
 15d Offences while in custody, breach of court orders9,58111,1101,529+16.0
1 The annualised figure for a given quarter is the total number of crimes recorded in the 12 months prior to end of that quarter.
Table 2.1 Recorded crime incidents classified by offence group, Q1 2013 to Q4 2014
              
ICCSq offence group2013 2014
Q1Q2Q3Q4Total Q1Q2Q3Q4Total
        
01Homicide offences1824271483 3220181080
 01a Murder1011181352 20915852
 01b Manslaughter01113 30003
 01cInfanticide00000 00000
 01d Dangerous driving leading to death8128028 9113225
              
02Sexual offences5855284704272,010 5675424474972,053
 02a Rape of a male or female14910510493451 112139111114476
 02b Defilement of a boy or girl less than 17 years old2921271693 57332723140
 02cSexual offence involving mentally impaired person413210 322512
 02d Aggravated sexual assault114410 11215
 02e Sexual assault (not aggravated)3633673022881,320 3223332833301,268
 02f Other sexual offences39333024126 72342224152
              
03Attempts or threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences3,5213,6423,7463,59314,502 3,4083,8073,8524,09715,164
 03aMurder-attempt424313 444315
 03bMurder-threat778710375342 819396147417
 03c Assault causing harm, poisoning7727627857703,089 7058237938393,160
 03dOther assault2,2732,4042,4802,3989,555 2,2472,5172,6152,71310,092
 03e Harassment and related offences3953873743471,503 3713703443951,480
              
04Dangerous or negligent acts1,8771,9811,9081,8947,660 1,8471,8391,8391,7737,298
 04a Dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm524112 551112
 04b Driving/In charge of a vehicle while over legal alcohol limit1,6691,7801,7291,7376,915 1,6191,6591,6721,5986,548
 04c Driving/In charge of a vehicle under the influence of drugs60826366271 63775570265
 04f Endangerment with potential for serious harm/death1613241568 1512232272
 04g Abandoning a child, child neglect and cruelty80584146225 109504246247
 04hUnseaworthy/dangerous use of boat or ship01102 00101
 04i False alarm/interference with aircraft or air transport facilities21014 21205
 04jEndangering traffic offences45444628163 34354336148
       0      
05Kidnapping and related offences33194032124 35312929124
 05a False imprisonment2512261881 149141653
 05b Abduction of person under 16 years of age4581027 111112640
 05c Human trafficking offences426416 10113731
              
06Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences7736225978142,806 7596605776512,647
 06aRobbery of an establishment or institution299220178292989 282180158228848
 06b Robbery of cash or goods in transit711111039 759526
 06cRobbery from the person4413753844871,687 4464343903851,655
 06d Blackmail or extortion749525 683421
 06eCarjacking, hijacking/unlawful seizure of aircraft/vessel1912152066 1833172997
              
07Burglary and related offences6,6195,8636,3637,37326,218 6,8805,9766,5188,26127,635
 07aAggravated burglary66728475297 896165100315
 07b Burglary (not aggravated)6,3905,6196,1057,12725,241 6,6585,7336,2957,99226,678
 07cPossession of an article (with intent to burgle, steal, demand)163172174171680 133182158169642
              
08Theft and related offences18,68819,88220,78619,38178,737 17,83519,51920,16120,18277,697
 08aTheft/Taking of vehicle and related offences2,0361,8261,7121,7947,368 1,9501,9372,0151,8617,763
 08bTheft from person1,4321,4711,7161,8996,518 1,4121,4571,2011,3965,466
 08c Theft from shop4,8095,3355,4015,03220,577 4,4635,3305,3725,73220,897
 08d Other thefts, handling stolen property10,41111,25011,95710,65644,274 10,01010,79511,57311,19343,571
             
09Fraud, deception and related offences1,1841,2391,1561,2454,824 1,4191,2201,2551,2845,178
 09aFraud, deception and related offences1,1841,2391,1561,2454,824 1,4191,2201,2551,2845,178
             
10Controlled drug offences3,3404,2514,3913,39015,372 3,6584,2314,4873,53915,915
 10aImportation of drugs15713944 1285429
 10b Cultivation or manufacture of drugs7111711983390 689610181346
 10c Possession of drugs for sale or supply8158797827853,261 9219138938593,586
 10dPossession of drugs for personal use2,3363,0873,3502,41511,188 2,4703,0303,3142,45911,273
 10eOther drug offences10316112798489 187184174136681
              
11Weapons and explosives offences6237016837432,750 5595876866472,479
 11a Explosives, chemical weapons offences2014131259 912151349
 11b Discharging a firearm39343850161 23383736134
 11c Possession of a firearm54574342196 44486244198
 11dOffensive weapons offences (nec)5025945685242,188 4804875594591,985
 11e Fireworks offences8221115146 321395113
             
12Damage to property and to the environment7,3587,3396,9217,29528,913 6,7736,8046,6057,21227,394
 12a Arson4174855345121,948 3684624784151,723
 12b Criminal damage (not arson)6,8946,8026,3276,72726,750 6,3416,2706,0786,73425,423
 12cLitter offences47526056215 64724963248
            
13Public order and other social code offences8,5989,1829,8548,81936,453 7,5618,2398,7478,09232,639
 13aDisorderly conduct7,3147,8448,2547,44230,854 6,3456,9107,1096,45726,821
 13bTrespass offences6827298407002,951 6447197746832,820
 13c Liquor licensing offences3413314003021,374 3172833423301,272
 13d Prostitution offences26293035120 26374224129
 13e Regulated betting/money collection/trading offences479010287326 62827077291
 13f Other social code offences (nec)188159228253828 1672084105211,306
              
15Offences against Government, justice procedures and organisation of crime2,2202,3762,3082,2839,187 2,4162,4692,4372,4449,766
 15a Offences against government and its agents (nec)67786469278 78896095322
 15b Organisation of crime and conspiracy to commit crime12104 30115
 15c Perverting the course of justice2015151363 102091251
 15d Offences while in custody, breach of court orders2,1322,2812,2282,2018,842 2,3252,3602,3672,3369,388
              
Table 2.2 Recorded crime incidents classified by offence group, Q1 2015 to Q1 2016
   
ICCSq offence group2015 2016
Q1Q2Q3Q4Total Q1
          
01Homicide offences1321161161 14
 01a Murder5107830 8
 01b Manslaughter01203 1
 01cInfanticide00000 0
 01d Dangerous driving leading to death8107328 5
          
02Sexual offences6405785905452,353 588
 02a Rape of a male or female139136131132538 123
 02b Defilement of a boy or girl less than 17 years old42323422130 41
 02cSexual offence involving mentally impaired person861722 5
 02d Aggravated sexual assault43209 4
 02e Sexual assault (not aggravated)4103473583271,442 359
 02f Other sexual offences37546457212 56
          
03Attempts or threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences3,9884,1924,4414,34716,968 3,858
 03aMurder-attempt612312 3
 03bMurder-threat151149143150593 132
 03c Assault causing harm, poisoning8038539149063,476 786
 03dOther assault2,5602,8573,0372,95111,405 2,631
 03e Harassment and related offences4683323453371,482 306
          
04Dangerous or negligent acts1,7291,8121,8261,8517,218 1,790
 04a Dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm341210 1
 04b Driving/In charge of a vehicle while over legal alcohol limit1,5421,6281,6621,6936,525 1,646
 04c Driving/In charge of a vehicle under the influence of drugs67604452223 38
 04f Endangerment with potential for serious harm/death2631251698 15
 04g Abandoning a child, child neglect and cruelty61324134168 54
 04hUnseaworthy/dangerous use of boat or ship04307 0
 04i False alarm/interference with aircraft or air transport facilities10012 0
 04jEndangering traffic offences29535053185 36
       0  
05Kidnapping and related offences42373143153 33
 05a False imprisonment2224182892 18
 05b Abduction of person under 16 years of age9107733 9
 05c Human trafficking offences1136828 6
          
06Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences7176295506792,575 572
 06aRobbery of an establishment or institution286205175264930 207
 06b Robbery of cash or goods in transit1032318 7
 06cRobbery from the person3753723473861,480 323
 06d Blackmail or extortion112012952 13
 06eCarjacking, hijacking/unlawful seizure of aircraft/vessel3529141795 22
         
07Burglary and related offences7,8876,1796,0846,10326,253 5,011
 07aAggravated burglary97535863271 45
 07b Burglary (not aggravated)7,6415,9775,8865,88025,384 4,840
 07cPossession of an article (with intent to burgle, steal, demand)149149140160598 126
          
08Theft and related offences18,97919,63219,02418,27675,911 16,374
 08aTheft/Taking of vehicle and related offences1,8011,7131,5621,3736,449 1,348
 08bTheft from person1,2181,1901,3411,6575,406 1,341
 08c Theft from shop5,5325,8525,5425,74322,669 5,189
 08d Other thefts, handling stolen property10,42810,87710,5799,50341,387 8,496
         
09Fraud, deception and related offences1,5301,3911,3311,3455,597 1,207
 09aFraud, deception and related offences1,5301,3911,3311,3455,597 1,207
         
10Controlled drug offences3,3014,1774,1293,51215,119 3,763
 10aImportation of drugs746320 8
 10b Cultivation or manufacture of drugs49656761242 50
 10c Possession of drugs for sale or supply7679528598133,391 886
 10dPossession of drugs for personal use2,3823,0133,0592,51810,972 2,606
 10eOther drug offences96143138117494 213
          
11Weapons and explosives offences5745935876172,371 521
 11a Explosives, chemical weapons offences9651030 5
 11b Discharging a firearm39343642151 24
 11c Possession of a firearm53604650209 50
 11dOffensive weapons offences (nec)4694904874471,893 442
 11e Fireworks offences43136888 0
         
12Damage to property and to the environment6,6946,5986,4326,34626,070 5,637
 12a Arson4024404494421,733 356
 12b Criminal damage (not arson)6,2206,1145,9525,87824,164 5,245
 12cLitter offences72443126173 36
        
13Public order and other social code offences7,6118,4798,6428,54933,281 7,077
 13aDisorderly conduct6,0866,4516,6806,28925,506 5,805
 13bTrespass offences6597697136092,750 531
 13c Liquor licensing offences2232732922921,080 249
 13d Prostitution offences919181056 9
 13e Regulated betting/money collection/trading offences49798571284 38
 13f Other social code offences (nec)5858888541,2783,605 445
          
15Offences against Government, justice procedures and organisation of crime2,6092,9582,7852,92811,280 2,735
 15a Offences against government and its agents (nec)69856755276 43
 15b Organisation of crime and conspiracy to commit crime411410 0
 15c Perverting the course of justice181781154 4
 15d Offences while in custody, breach of court orders2,5182,8552,7092,85810,940 2,688
          
Table 3 Recorded crime incidents classified by offence group and annualised total1 Q1, 2012 to 2016
       
  Annualised total to Q1
ICCSq offence group20122013201420152016
       
01Homicide offences6871976162
02Sexual offences2,0772,0561,9922,1262,301
03Attempts or threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences16,75215,16214,38915,74416,838
04Dangerous or negligent acts9,6998,5557,6307,1807,279
05Kidnapping and related offences103112126131144
06Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences2,9122,8012,7922,6052,430
07Burglary and related offences29,01426,68926,47928,64223,377
08Theft and related offences76,29876,19877,88478,84173,306
09Fraud, deception and related offences5,5215,2585,0595,2895,274
10Controlled drug offences17,75615,50615,69015,55815,581
11Weapons and explosives offences3,3552,9042,6862,4942,318
12Damage to property and to the environment34,75131,10128,32827,31525,013
13Public order and other social code offences47,25341,42735,41632,68932,747
15Offences against Government, justice procedures and organisation of crime10,0378,9759,3839,95911,406
1 The annualised figure for a given quarter is the total number of crimes recorded in the 12 months prior to end of that quarter.
Table 4 Recorded crime incidents classified by offence group, Garda region and annualised total1 Q1, 2015 and 2016
         
Garda region
ICCSq offence groupNorthern Western SouthernEastern South Eastern Dublin MetropolitanState
         
Annualised total to Q1 2016 
01Homicide offences102141332062
02Sexual offences2522534013172887902,301
03Attempts or threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences2,1211,8593,1332,4711,9695,28516,838
04Dangerous or negligent acts9911,0141,5461,1369821,6107,279
05Kidnapping and related offences151122191661144
06Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences118682272171041,6962,430
07Burglary and related offences1,9991,8052,7423,9102,64510,27623,377
08Theft and related Offences4,8684,9779,8469,6766,20637,73373,306
09Fraud, deception and related offences4615508196534612,3305,274
10Controlled drug offences8421,3122,7932,4771,5716,58615,581
11Weapons and explosives offences1941653303142171,0982,318
12Damage to property and to the environment2,7472,1184,0903,3172,67910,06225,013
13Public order and other social code offences3,4983,8467,1883,2703,57611,36932,747
15Offences against Government, justice procedures and organisation of crime7318382,3621,1357895,55111,406
         
Annualised total to Q1 2015       
01Homicide offences5681282261
02Sexual offences2392293633532756672,126
03Attempts or threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences2,0971,8552,9642,2941,7984,73615,744
04Dangerous or negligent acts9161,0101,5041,0301,0101,7107,180
05Kidnapping and related offences19201613657131
06Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences126912212201241,8232,605
07Burglary and related offences2,1511,9882,8985,2083,50812,88928,642
08Theft and related Offences5,1104,82811,31510,9086,94539,73578,841
09Fraud, deception and related offences4635607906724082,3965,289
10Controlled drug offences9051,2232,7552,0761,6596,94015,558
11Weapons and explosives offences2301794372912191,1382,494
12Damage to property and to the environment2,7912,0674,4743,9172,72111,34527,315
13Public order and other social code offences3,4443,9417,6773,5114,11110,00532,689
15Offences against Government, justice procedures and organisation of crime5846571,8671,0246545,1739,959
         
Annualised total change to Q1 2016       
01Homicide offences5-461-5-21
02Sexual offences132438-3613123175
03Attempts or threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences2441691771715491,094
04Dangerous or negligent acts75442106-28-10099
05Kidnapping and related offences-4-96610413
06Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences-8-236-3-20-127-175
07Burglary and related offences-152-183-156-1,298-863-2,613-5,265
08Theft and related Offences-242149-1,469-1,232-739-2,002-5,535
09Fraud, deception and related offences-2-1029-1953-66-15
10Controlled drug offences-638938401-88-35423
11Weapons and explosives offences-36-14-10723-2-40-176
12Damage to property and to the environment-4451-384-600-42-1,283-2,302
13Public order and other social code offences54-95-489-241-5351,36458
15Offences against Government, justice procedures and organisation of crime1471814951111353781,447
1 The annualised figure for a given quarter is the total number of crimes recorded in the 12 months prior to end of that quarter.

Background Notes

Introduction

The Crime Incidents, Quarter 1, 2016 release provides provisional figures for the number of offences recorded by An Garda Síochána, based on the Irish Crime Classification System (ICCS) but excluding elements of Group 4  (Dangerous or Negligent Acts), and all of Groups 14 (Road and Traffic Offences (Not Elsewhere Classified or nec))  and 16 (Offences Not Elsewhere Classified). Figures are provided from Quarter 2, 2011 to Quarter 1, 2016. The information supplied in this report refers only to crime incidents known to An Garda Síochána and recorded as such in the Garda PULSE (Police Using Leading Systems Effectively) system.  Because of timing issues with respect to the extraction of data, figures may be revised subsequent to this publication. 

Crime recording

Incidents reported or which become known to members of An Garda Síochána are recorded when, on the balance of probability, a Garda determines that a criminal offence defined by law has taken place, and there is no credible evidence to the contrary. If it is subsequently determined that a criminal offence did not take place, the criminal offence recorded is invalidated and is not counted in the statistics. If a person makes a report and subsequently withdraws it by stating that the criminal act did not take place, then this too is invalidated unless there is evidence to suggest that, by reasonable probability, the offence has taken place.

For criminal offences where victim confirmation is required (e.g. assault, fraud), a criminal offence is recorded only where the victim confirms the offence or where there is evidence to suggest that by reasonable probability it occurred. Another important feature of a recorded offence is that it is based on the date reported to, or that it became known to, the Gardaí. This has major implications for some offence types. Notable amongst these are sexual offences, as it has often been the case that such incidents have been reported to An Garda Síochána many years (sometimes decades) after the event(s). Thus a sexual assault, which occurred in 1960, would be included in the statistics for 2008 if it was first reported in that year. 

Crime Classification

A criminal offence is classified as a particular offence type at the initial recording of that offence. However, upon investigation, it may later become apparent that an alternative offence type should be used. In this event, the record is amended to reflect this. Re-classification on the basis of court proceedings only occurs in relation to homicide offences. A murder offence is reclassified as manslaughter when a charge of manslaughter commences or when a murder charge results in a conviction for manslaughter. It is also possible, though more rare, that an incident originally classified as manslaughter may be re-classified as murder. Also, a re-classification to a homicide offence occurs when, for example, a serious assault has been recorded and, some time later, the victim dies as a consequence of the assault. 

General Counting Rules

Crime counting rules are applied to all criminal offences for the purposes of the statistics. The following are the main rules relevant to the quarterly figures: 

Primary Offence Rule: Where two or more criminal offences are disclosed in a single episode, it is the primary criminal offence that is counted. The primary offence is that offence which the greater penalty may apply. Where offences have similar penalties, offences against the person take precedence over offences against property for the purpose of determining the primary offence. 

One Offence Counts Per Victim: One offence counts per victim involved with the exceptions of cheque/credit card fraud and burglary. Under certain circumstances, the cheque/credit card exception necessitates that a series of these offences counts as one crime where the originating bank ultimately suffers the loss. The burglary exception dictates that one burglary offence is counted where property belonging to two or more victims is stolen (or damaged) during a single burglary. 

Continuous Series Involving the Same Victim and Same Offender: A continuous series of offences against the same victim involving the same offender counts as one offence. 

ICCSq Offence Groups

 

01 Homicide offences 01a  Murder    Murder
  01b  Manslaughter Manslaughter
  01c  Infanticide Infanticide
  01d  Dangerous driving leading to death Manslaughter (traffic fatality)
    Dangerous driving causing death
     
02 Sexual offences 02a  Rape of a male or female Rape of a male or female
    Rape Section 4 
 

02b Defilement of a boy or girl less than 17 years old

Unlawful carnal Knowledge/Criminal law (Sexual Offences Act) 2006
  02c  Sexual offence involving mentally impaired person Sexual offence involving mentally  impaired person
  02d  Aggravated sexual assault Aggravated sexual assault
  02e  Sexual assault (not aggravated) Sexual assault
  02f  Other sexual offences Incest
    Child pornography offences
    Child pornography – obstruction of warrant
    Gross indecency
     

03 Attempts or threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences

03a  Murder-attempt Murder-attempt
  03b  Murder-threat Murder-threat
  03c  Assault causing harm, poisoning Assault causing harm
    Poisoning
  03d  Other assault Assault or obstruction of Garda/official, resisting arrest
    Minor assault
  03e  Harassment and related offences Coercion
    Harassment, stalking, threats
    Demanding payment of debt causing alarm
    Housing Act
    Menacing phone calls
    Incitement to hatred offences
     
04 Dangerous or negligent acts 04a  Dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm Dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm
  04b  Driving/In charge of a vehicle while over legal alcohol limit Driving/In charge of a vehicle while over  legal alcohol limit
  04c  Driving/In charge of a vehicle under the influence of drugs Driving/In charge of a vehicle under the influence of drugs
  04f  Endangerment with potential for serious harm or death Endangerment with potential for serious harm or death
  04g  Abandoning a child, child neglect and cruelty Abandoning a child, child neglect and cruelty
  04h  Unseaworthy/dangerous use of boat or ship Unseaworthy/dangerous use of boat or ship
  04i  False alarm/interference with aircraft or air transport facilities False alarm/interference with aircraft or air transport facilities
  04j  Endangering traffic offences Endangering traffic offences
     
05 Kidnapping and related offences  05a  False imprisonment False imprisonment 
  05b  Abduction of person under 16 years of age Abduction of person under 16 years of age
  05c  Human trafficking offences Human trafficking offences
     
06 Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences 06a  Robbery of an establishment or institution Robbery of an establishment or institution
  06b  Robbery of cash or goods in transit Robbery of cash or goods in transit
  06c  Robbery from the person Robbery from the person
  06d  Blackmail or extortion Blackmail or extortion
  06e  Carjacking, hijacking/unlawful seizure of aircraft/vessel Carjacking, hijacking/unlawful seizure of aircraft/vessel
     
07 Burglary and related offences 07a  Aggravated burglary Aggravated burglary
  07b  Burglary (not aggravated) Burglary (not aggravated)
  07c  Possession of an article (with intent to burgle, steal, demand) Possession of an article (with intent to burgle, steal, demand)
     
08 Theft and related offences 08a  Theft/Taking of vehicle and related offences Theft/Unauthorised taking of vehicle
    Interfering with vehicle (with intent to steal item or vehicle)
  08b  Theft from person Theft from person
  08c  Theft from shop Theft from shop 
  08d  Other thefts, handling stolen property  Theft from vehicle
    Theft/Unauthorised taking of a pedal cycle
   

Theft of, or interference with, mail Handling or possession of stolen property

Theft of other property

     
09 Fraud, deception and related offences 09a  Fraud, deception and related offences Fraud, deception, false pretence offences
    Forging an instrument to defraud
    Possession of an article for use in fraud, deception or extortion
    Falsification of accounts
    Offences under the Companies Act
    Offences under the Investment Intermediaries Act
    Offences under the Stock Exchange Act
    Money laundering
    Embezzlement
    Fraud against the European Union
    Importation/Sale/Supply of tobacco
    Counterfeiting notes and coins
    Counterfeiting of goods
    Bad debts criminal (Debtors Ireland)
    Corruption (involving public office holder)
     
10 Controlled drug offences  10a  Importation of drugs Importation of drugs
  10b  Cultivation or manufacture of drugs  Cultivation or manufacture of drugs
  10c  Possession of drugs for sale or supply Possession of drugs for sale or supply 
  10d  Possession of drugs for personal use Possession of drugs for personal use
  10e  Other drug offences Forged or altered prescription offences obstruction under the Drugs Act
     
11 Weapons and explosives offences 11a  Explosives, chemical weapons offences Causing an explosion
    Making of explosives
    Possession of explosives 
    Chemical weapons offences 
  11b  Discharging a firearm Discharging a firearm
  11c  Possession of a firearm Possession of a firearm
  11d  Offensive weapons offences (nec) Possession of offensive weapons (not firearms)
  11e  Fireworks offences Fireworks offences (for sale, igniting etc.)
     
12 Damage to property and to the environment 12a  Arson Arson
  12b  Criminal damage (not arson) Criminal damage (not arson) 
  12c  Litter offences  Litter offences 
     
13 Public order and other social code offences 13a  Disorderly conduct Affray/Riot/Violent disorder
    Public order offences 
    Drunkenness offences
    Air rage-disruptive or drunken behaviour on aircraft
  13b Trespass offences

Forcible entry and occupation (not burglary)

    Trespass on lands or enclosed areas
  13c  Liquor licensing offences Liquor licensing offences
    Registered clubs offences
    Special restaurant offences
    Provision of intoxicating liquor to under 18 year olds
    Purchase or consumption of alcohol by under 18 year olds
    Sale of intoxicating liquor to under 18 year olds
     
  13d Prostitution offences Brothel keeping
    Organisation of prostitution
    Prostitution, including soliciting etc.
  13e  Regulated betting or money, collection or trading offences Offences under the Betting Acts
    Collecting money without permit, unauthorised collection
    Offences under Gaming and Lotteries Acts
    Permit/License offences for casual/street trading
  13f  Other social code offences (nec) Allowing a child (under 16 years) to beg
    Bigamy
    Bestiality
    Indecency
   

Begging

     
15 Offences against Government, justice procedures and organisation of crime 15a  Offences against government and its agents (nec) Treason
    Breaches of Offences Against the State
    Acts
    Breaches of Official Secrets Act
    Impersonating member of An Garda
    Síochána
    Electoral offences including personation
    Public mischief-annoying phone calls,
    wasting police time
    Criminal Assets Bureau offences
    Non compliance with Garda direction
     
  15b  Organisation of crime and conspiracy to commit crime Criminal organisation offences
    (organised crime)
    Conspiracy to commit a crime
  15c  Perverting the course of justice Perjury
    Interfering with a jury (embracery)
    Assisting offenders
    Public mischief, pervert course of justice, conceal offence
  15d  Offences while in custody, breach of court orders Escape or help to escape from custody
    Prison offences
    Breach of Domestic Violence Order (protection, safety, barring)
    Breach of order under Family Law Act
    Breach of bail
    Failure to comply under Sex Offenders
    Act
    Other failure to comply with court order jury summons, warrant etc.

 

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