Majority Of People Believe Local Crime Is Not A Serious Issue

The majority of people surveyed also have trust in Gardaí

81% of people don't believe that local crime is a serious issue.

That's according to the Garda Public Attitudes Survey 2022, released today.

It also revealed that 63% have "no or very few fears" of local crime.

90% of people said that they trust Gardaí and agreed that Gardaí treat people with respect.

Chair of the Westmeath Joint Policing Committee, Councillor Paddy Hill says it's very welcome to see such a high level of satisfaction with the Gardaí:

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