Crime levels down last year.

Although there has been a spate of burglary's in recent months the reported crime levels for last year are encouraging. The only exception for the Blanchardstown area is the rise in incidents where fire arms have been discharged. Much of this is related to the  various gangs and republican groups involved in the drug trade and extortion.

Report of Blanchardstown Station to Fingal Joint Policing Committee on Friday 24^th February 2012– Chief Supt Declan Coburn.

           Reported Crime figures for January to Dec 2011

 

Category	2011	2010	Change
Assault Causing Harm	60	52	+15%
Burglary	604	662	-9%
Criminal Damage	950	1,144	-17%
Drug Seizures	78	71	+10%
Discharge of Firearm	12	4	+200%
Possession of Offensive Weapon	80	84	-5%
Robbery from Person	103	101	+2%
Robbery from Establishments	23	36	-36%
Theft from MPV	441	596	-26%
Theft from Shop	663	865	-23%
Public Order	431	448	-4%

The above is compiled by way of general information, for the period under review, as per Regulation 17.6 in accordance with the headings specified in that regulation, (1) Commission of Crime and (2) Crime Prevention Matters