Assaults on Women Increase in Ireland Despite Overall Crime Drop

While serious crimes have fallen in Ireland, the number of women who are victims of assaults has increased in the first quarter of this year. An average of 27 women and 37 men were assaulted daily during this period, according to CSO findings.

25 Jun, 10:38 — 25 Jun, 15:00

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Why this matters

This story is significant because it reveals a worrying trend of increased violence against women, contrasting with a general decline in other crime categories. It underscores the ongoing challenges in ensuring safety for women and may prompt further investigation into the causes and potential interventions.

Key entitiesCentral Statistics Office (CSO)Women

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What sources agree on

The number of women assaulted, threatened, or harassed increased by 8% in the first three months of the year compared to the same period last year.
Overall serious crimes, including homicides, fell by 27% year-on-year.
The data was released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

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The number of women assaulted, threatened, or harassed rose 8% in the first three months of the year.

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Other crimes, including homicides and related offences, fell by 27% year-on-year.

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An average of 27 women and 37 men were assaulted per day in the first quarter of this year.

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irish-timesHigh45d ago

Serious crimes fall but women increasingly victims of assaults this year, CSO finds

Number of women who were assaulted, threatened or harassed rose 8 per cent in first three months of year

By Hugh Dooley

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rte-newsMostly Factual45d ago

8% increase in number of women attacked - CSO

There has been an 8% increase in the number of women who were attacked in the first three months of this year when compared to the same period last year.

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the-journal45d ago

An average of 27 women and 37 men were assaulted per day in first quarter of this year

Other crimes including homicides and related offences fell by 27% year-on-year.

Read full article →

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First report: rte-news · 25 Jun, 10:38|Full coverage: 3 · 4h|Window: 4h

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rte-news25 Jun, 10:38First to report

8% increase in number of women attacked - CSO

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irish-times25 Jun, 11:57

Serious crimes fall but women increasingly victims of assaults this year, CSO finds

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the-journal25 Jun, 15:00Latest update

An average of 27 women and 37 men were assaulted per day in first quarter of this year

Story evolution

CSO Report Release2026-06-25 morning

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) released data indicating an 8% rise in assaults on women and a 27% drop in other serious crimes.

Initial Reporting2026-06-25 morning

RTE News and Irish Times reported on the 8% increase in women being attacked, emphasizing the CSO findings.

Detailed Statistics2026-06-25 afternoon

The Journal provided more granular data, including daily averages for assaults on both women and men.

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Assaults on Women Increase in Ireland Despite Overall Crime Drop

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Serious crimes fall but women increasingly victims of assaults this year, CSO finds

8% increase in number of women attacked - CSO

An average of 27 women and 37 men were assaulted per day in first quarter of this year

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8% increase in number of women attacked - CSO

Serious crimes fall but women increasingly victims of assaults this year, CSO finds

An average of 27 women and 37 men were assaulted per day in first quarter of this year

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