Is there a lot of crime in Ireland?

We asked people if there is a lot of crime. They answered...

"Crime is a reality in Ireland, just as it is in any other country. While Ireland itself remains a safe place overall, petty crimes such as pickpocketing and vehicle theft, as well as more serious crimes such as burglary and drug related offenses, are occasionally reported. In recent years, there has been an increase in the visibility of gang-related violence and crime, particularly in Dublin and other large cities," remarked another expat in Ireland.

"Petty crime occurs here but nothing major and not frequent. That was a factor in deciding to choose Tobercurry. Our town is a very diverse community, accepting of everyone. Anyone not a resident is usually identified," said a member in Tobercurry, Ireland.

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Is there a lot of crime in Ireland?

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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.