Burglaries in Clare up 5% in 12 month period
BURGLARIES in Clare are on the rise, with up to 170 incidents occuring in the last 12 months.
According to PhoneWatch, recent CSO recorded crime statistics have shown that burglaries in Clare have increased by 5%, with over 9,000 homeowners in Ireland experiencing a burglary in the Q3 2022 to Q2 2023 period.
"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," said Eoin Dunne, Managing Director of PhoneWatch.
"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," he said.
Burglaries decrease by 8% nationally over past 12 months, however, some regions see increases of up to 25%.
The Sligo and Leitrim region has had the highest increase over the last 12 months compared to the previous 12 month period with a 25% increase (162 burglaries) in that region.