More than 38,000 crimes were committed last year by people out on bail, including 84 linked to murder, attempted murder, or murder threats. 84 incidents related to homicideThe most common offence carried out by those on bail was theft, with 10,104 incidents recorded. There were 84 incidents committed on bail in 205 that related to “homicide”. Regional breakdownSome 58% of crimes committed by those on bail occurred in Dublin, with 22,130 of the 38,221 incidents happening in the capital. There were 5,277 incidents recorded in the southern region, with 1,852 in Cork City, 589 in Cork county, and 1,229 in Limerick.

Source: Irish Examiner February 10, 2026 06:02 UTC