'Significant increase' in burglaries in Waterford

There has been a 'significant increase' in burglaries in Waterford in the last 12 months.

According to PhoneWatch.ie, recent CSO recorded crime statistics have revealed that Waterford has seen a 6% increase in burglaries, with 208 burglaries occurring from April 2022 to March 2023.

Although the national burglary rate for the last 12 months remains stable, other counties and regions have also experienced significant increases in the number of reported break-ins, including Clare, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim.

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The number of burglaries recorded nationwide in the 12 months from March 2022 to March 2023 was 9,289, which has remained unchanged compared to the previous 12 months (April 2021 to March 2022).

In addition, PhoneWatch.ie has also revealed that Ireland has one of the highest levels of monitored home alarms ownership in Europe, with almost 20% of Irish households estimated to have a monitored alarm.

Eoin Dunne, Managing Director of PhoneWatch, said “It is reassuring to see that Irish homeowners are maintaining a high level of vigilance when it comes to home security and the risks associated with an invasive home intrusion. Half of all Irish homes have an alarm system of some type, and a large proportion of these are monitored systems, which we know are much more likely to help protect against the threat of burglary.”

Full burglary report details can be found at phonewatch.ie