Resources

Research & Data

Evidence-based research, statistics, and reports shaping our understanding of youth violence in Ireland.

42%

of knife crime victims in Ireland are under 25

CSO 2023
1 in 4

young people report witnessing violence in their community

ESRI 2022
68%

reduction in reoffending linked to early intervention programmes

Dept. of Justice 2023
€2.3B

estimated annual cost of youth crime to the Irish economy

NUIG Research 2021

Reports & Publications

Youth Crime & Violence in Ireland — Annual Overview 2023

Central Statistics Office — 2023

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At-Risk Youth: Early Intervention Outcomes

Economic & Social Research Institute — 2022

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Knife Crime Trends — A Five-Year Analysis

An Garda Síochána — 2023

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Community Safety Partnerships: Evidence Base

Department of Justice — 2023

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County Lines Expansion in Irish Urban Centres

UCD School of Criminology — 2022

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Safe Streets Ireland — Impact Report 2024

Our Research

Safe Streets Ireland — 2024

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