I'm sure many have their horror stories, but statistically how safe is Ireland these days?
Like many probably, I remember for years (up until relatively recently)always being advised that Ireland has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe.
Do a quick google and you'll find that many reports are now saying the complete opposite!
e.g.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2007/feb/06/ukcrime.prisonsandprobation
and perhaps more pertinantly...
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Not completely up to date but relatively current.
I think anecdotally, and from experience, that incidences of street violence have certainly increased but can we really be the worst in Europe?
Are there any reliable recent sources does anyone know?
Like many probably, I remember for years (up until relatively recently)always being advised that Ireland has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe.
Do a quick google and you'll find that many reports are now saying the complete opposite!
e.g.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2007/feb/06/ukcrime.prisonsandprobation
and perhaps more pertinantly...
[broken link removed]
Not completely up to date but relatively current.
I think anecdotally, and from experience, that incidences of street violence have certainly increased but can we really be the worst in Europe?
Are there any reliable recent sources does anyone know?