221 burglaries, 337 car thefts in Cork in first half of 2025
Of these, 337 were vehicle thefts.
In the first half of 2025, there were 221 burglaries reported to the Cork Garda divisions and 337 vehicle thefts, figures show.
CSO data has revealed that Cork city saw the most burglaries, with 70 in the first quarter of the year and 66 in the second, while Cork west had 31 burglaries in both quarters and Cork north had 12 reported in Q1 and 11 in Q2.
Overall, there were 2,921 thefts in Cork in the first six months of this year: 2,246 in Cork city, 511 in Cork west and 164 in Cork north.
Of these, 337 were vehicle thefts. This includes 131 in Q1 and 121 in Q2 in Cork city, 26 in Q1 and 33 in Q2 in Cork west, and 12 in Q1 and 14 in Q2 in Cork north.
The figures mark a decrease from the final three months of 2024, there were 127 burglaries and 241 car thefts recorded in Cork, 70 and 202 of which were in Cork city.
Geraldine Kelly from Gallagher insurance brokers said that as the evenings draw darker, these types of crime could increase: “Opportunistic criminals are aware that the longer nights provide cover, making it easier to target homes if security isn’t maintained.
“As the days get shorter, keeping lights on or using timers can help create the appearance that someone is at home. If you are leaving for an extended period of time, have a trusted neighbour check the house regularly and never leave a spare key under the mat.”
Ms Kelly said that ensuring both home and car insurance were up to date was also key, and added that in terms of vehicles: “Always park in well-lit or secure areas, use steering wheel locks or immobilisers, and never leave valuables in plain sight.
“For cars with keyless entry, keeping fobs in signal-blocking pouches can prevent thieves from exploiting digital vulnerabilities. Installing alarms or GPS trackers can provide an added layer of protection. It's also important to take care that car doors and windows are fully closed before locking.”
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