Burglaries in Tipperary have decreased significantly according to latest CSO figures

Recent CSO-recorded crime statistics have shown that burglaries in Tipperary have decreased by nearly a quarter based on figures from 2022.

According to the recent CSO recorded crime figures, although the national burglary rate for the last 12 months has decreased by 8%, some counties have experienced significant increases in the number of reported break-ins, especially in the north and west regions.

Wicklow, Limerick and Tipperary all saw decreases of between 20% and 25% which suggests these are the counties leading the way in terms of home security measures.

Winter months are notorious for increased rates in burglary and research indicates that burglaries increase by almost 20% in winter months, with nearly half of these burglaries occurring between 5pm and 11pm. A recent survey outlined that 64% of people feel less safe in their homes at nighttime.

Eoin Dunne, Managing Director of PhoneWatch said, “The past 12 months have shown a welcome decrease in our burglary levels nationally, however, we should bear in mind that we are coming into the period when typically, burglaries are at their highest, and our homes are most vulnerable.

"We know that 58% of Irish homeowners fear burglary most in the winter months. At PhoneWatch we are all about peace of mind and ensuring this concern is reduced as much as possible”.