The Central Statistics Office today released a report on the Crime Figures for Quarter 2 of 2012

The report finds that Recorded Burglaries, Fraud & Kidnappings have risen but on the plus side, falls are seen in most other groups.

Burglary and related offences rose by 10.3% compared to the corresponding period ending in June 2011, while Fraud, deception and related offences rose by 8.0%, Kidnapping and related offences rose by 7.8%.

All other groups showed a decrease in recorded offences in the twelve-month period ending in Q2 2012. Notable decreases were observed in categories including Attempts or threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences (-9.7%), Dangerous or negligent acts (-11.3%), Weapons and explosives offences (-15.1%) and Public order and other social code offences (-13.1%).

Burglary and Related Offences

In the twelve-month period ending in June 2012, there were 28,623 recorded Burglary and related offences representing an increase of 2,663 (+10.3%) on the corresponding period ending in June 2011. Comparing the same periods, Aggravated burglary fell by 19.4% while recorded Burglary (not aggravated) offences increased by 10.3% to 27,619.

Theft and Related Offences

Recorded Theft from person offences increased by 43.1% to 4,284 in the twelve-month period ending in Q2 2012, while Other thefts, handling stolen property offences rose slightly (+0.2%) to 42,972. Recorded Theft/Taking of vehicle and related offences fell by 20.2% in the same period to 8,982.

Offences against Government, Justice Procedures and Organisation of Crime

There were 9,291 Offences against Government, justice procedures and organisation of crime recorded in the twelve-month period ending in Q2 2012, a decrease of 13.6% when compared with the corresponding 2011 period. (Needless to say these figures were compiled before the events which have taken place in the last week).

The Figures

• Homicide offences: down 23.5%
• Sexual offences: down 4.1%
• Attempts or threats to murder, assaults, harassments and related offences: down 9.7%
• Dangerous or negligent acts: down 11.3%
• Kidnapping and related offences: up 7.8%
• Robbery, extortion and hijacking offences: down 4.7%
• Burglary and related offences: up 10.3%
• Theft and related Offences: down 1.1%
• Fraud deception and related offences: up 8%
• Controlled drug offences: down 4.9%
• Weapons and explosives offences: down 15.1%
• Damage to property and to the environment: down 10.8%
• Public order other social code offences: down 13.1%
• Offences against Government, justice procedures and organisation of crime: down 13.6%