Reports of domestic violence have seen a continued rise according to provisional crime statistics up to the end of June, gardai have said.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has sent provisional crime statistics up to the end of June to the Policing Authority. According to the data, there has been "a continued increase" in reports of domestic violence, with 13% more incidents attended by Gardai in the first half of 2022 compared with last year.
Instances of rape also saw a jump of almost a quarter, with sexual assaults dropping by 5%. Gardai say the increase in sexual offences could be attributed to a change in reporting behaviour, with victims now more likely to report such crimes.
