Crime rates in the county have returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Crime levels in Westmeath have returned to normal since the pandemic.
During a meeting of the Joint Policing Committee, Chief Superintendent John Dollard confirmed that the number of burglaries, thefts and robberies are up, compared to this time last year
The number of burglaries in Westmeath is up by 38, jumping from 51 this time last year to 89 this year.
There have been 8 robberies so far in the county - seven of which have lead to arrests and currently have people in court in connection with them.
There have been 2 more thefts of vehicles so far this year compared to 2021, however, thefts from vehicles have seen a substantial reduction, down 22%.
Theft from properties has seen a massive increase, up 70% on this time last, while theft from shops is also up 61%.
Despite this, Detective Inspector Tom Quinn says they have a "fairly good handle on things and are still a long way short of where crime levels were three years ago."
Asthma Society of Ireland Hold Workshop In Laois This Weekend
Laois TD Calls For Shorter Ambulance Deployment Distance
Uisce Eireann Publish Shannon Pipeline Consultation Submissions Report
70% Of Farming Families Lack Succession Plan
Mental Health Charity Triple Counselling Sessions After Citywest Protests
Westmeath Library To Close For Three Months From Today
Drug Usage On The Rise In The Midlands
Over 80 Jobs At Risk In Westmeath Tech Plant
Shannon Callows Farmers Demand Inclusion In Flood Management Group
Offaly Teachers Win National STEM Award
Appeal Lodged Against 600 Acre Laois Solar Farm Project
Government Funding To Benefit Midlands Historical Structures
Former GAA Referee Pleads Guilty To Indecent Assault
Laois TD Warns EU Plans Threaten Irish Neutrality
Almost One Million Cigarettes Seized In Offaly
Management Can Easily End Industrial Action - SIPTU
Westmeath Credit Union Manager Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Midlands Readers Encouraged To Take Part in MS Readathon
Westmeath Town Strong Performer For Fibre Broadband
Ireland's Oldest Living Person With EB Publishes Autobiography