Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 February 2026
796. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of reported incidents of burglaries, in each county for 2024 and 2025; the strategies implemented to combat these trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7845/26]
View answerThe Central Statistics Office (CSO) publishes crime statistics, including Burglary and Related Offences. The requested statistics for the years 2003 to 2024 by Garda Division and Station can be found at the following link:
https://data.cso.ie/table/CJQ01
All reported incidents of burglary are investigated by An Garda Síochána.
I am advised that An Garda Síochána has had considerable success in reducing the prevalence of burglary through Operation Thor, which focuses on the prevention of burglaries and associated crimes, throughout Ireland, using strategies which are adapted for both rural and urban settings.
In the 10 years since Operation Thor was introduced, burglary and related offences have declined overall. The level of residential burglary during the winter months, October to March, has fallen by 75% since the commencement of Operation Thor in 2015.
An Garda Síochána launched the Winter Phase (2025/2026) of Operation Thor on 1 October 2025.
Under Operation Thor, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) co-ordinates and supports Divisional resources actively targeting organised crime gangs and repeat offenders, particularly involved in rural burglaries and crimes, through enforcement activity based on intelligence and the latest burglary trends.
Gardaí conduct high-visibility patrols and check-points at specific times of day in known ‘hot-spots’ to reduce the movement of burglars, gathering intelligence on known offenders and regularly communicating with those in the community about crime prevention measures.
Operation Thor also aims to reduce burglaries by ensuring every burglary is appropriately investigated to the highest possible standard and by monitoring crime data for changes in trends of burglaries, associated crimes and detection rates.
