Ireland: Residential Burglaries Record 11.2% Increase Over Three-Year Period

Official data from Eurostat confirms a sustained, three-year surge in residential burglaries across Ireland. Between 2021 and 2024, the number of recorded cases rose from 8,394 to 9,338, representing a cumulative increase of 11.2%. This upward trajectory marks a consistent multi-year trend in the volume of residential property crime recorded by authorities.

3 straight years of increase

The rise in residential burglaries began in 2021, which recorded 8,394 cases. In 2022, the number of recorded offences climbed to 9,179. This momentum continued into 2023, with the total reaching 9,260 cases. By the conclusion of 2024, the figure reached 9,338, completing three consecutive years of growth in the total number of recorded residential burglaries.

Where it hits hardest

The regional breakdown for 2024 highlights the distribution of these 9,338 cases across 28 identified areas. The highest volume of recorded residential burglaries occurred in region IE-61, which reported 853 cases. This was followed by IE-63 with 736 cases and IE-66 with 669 cases. Other regions with significant case volumes include IE-64 (582), IE-35 (579), and IE-62 (542). The remaining reported figures for 2024 include IE-45 (470), IE-65 (398), IE-14 (367), IE-51 (359), IE-41 (357), IE-42 (354), IE-23 (344), and IE-43 (343).

About these figures

These statistics are sourced from Eurostat and represent officially recorded cases of residential burglaries in Ireland. The data reflects the total number of criminal incidents reported to and documented by law enforcement agencies. These figures are presented as absolute counts of recorded offences for the specified calendar years.