The number of recorded offences is up 20% in Athlone since 2021, according to the Irish Independent.
There's been a significant increase in crime levels recorded in a Westmeath town over the last half decade, according to the Irish Independent.
The number of recorded offences is up 20% in Athlone since 2021, while it's up 5% in Mullingar over the same time period.
Against that, there's been a significant drop in crime levels in Tullamore, down from 1,900 instances five years ago to 1,400 last year.
While crime levels are down 11% in Portlaoise.
Stradbally, home of Electric Picnic, saw a 642% increase in five years with the majority of the 579 offences last year relating to drugs.
Gardaí Renew Appeal After Hit And Run In Laois
Fuel Prices Rise As Farmers Leave €65m Support Unclaimed
Barbara Heslin Retires From Longford County Council
Charter Medical Group And Vhi Form Partnership To Ensure Timely Endoscopy Access
Met Éireann Issues High Temperature Warning For 13 Counties
Cyclist In Her 80s Dies Following Bike And Truck Crash
Call For Consent Education To Begin At Pre-School Age
Minister Vows Closer Cooperation On Wildfire And Bogfire Legislation