FIGURES from the Central Statistics Office have revealed that 148 motor thefts were reported in the Limerick Garda Division in the second quarter of 2024 – a decrease of 16 incidents compared to the first quarter of the year.
4,037 motor theft and related offences were reported nationally in the first two quarters of 2024.
To date in 2024, the primary areas for motor theft incidents across Ireland include Dublin, making up a sizeable proportion with 2,185 vehicles stolen, followed by 405 in Cork, and 312 in Limerick.
These areas were also the top three regions for motor theft throughout 2023.
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