Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2026
778. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of bicycles which were reported stolen in Dublin in each of the years 2023 to 2025; the number of prosecutions which were brought for bicycle theft in 2025; the number of stolen bicycles that were recovered, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14821/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024.
I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of crime, be it bicycle theft or otherwise, to report it by contacting their local Garda Station and An Garda Síochána will investigate the matter.
I note that according provisional crime figures released this week by An Garda Síochána bicycle thefts are down by 4% nationally.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that the tables below set out the number of bicycles which were reported stolen in Dublin in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and the number of charges, summons, cautions or youth referrals arising.
Number of bicycles which were reported stolen in Dublin in each of the years 2023 to 2025.
|
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|
3,293 |
2,888 |
2,790 |
Number of charges, summons, cautions or youth referrals during the same period that were associated with any incident of bicycle theft.
|
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|
365 |
282 |
315 |
Garda authorities have also provided details of the number of vehicles 'found’, ‘recovered’ or ‘seized’ in each of these years. This data set refers to bicycles and other vehicles and cannot be linked to incidents of bicycle theft.
|
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|
1,564 |
1,514 |
1,186
|
