Assaults, drugs and weapons are the most common crime types in the region.
Westmeath has the highest crime rate in the Midlands.
Irish Independent figures show the county has a crime rate of 578 per 10,000 people for 2025.
With the highest crime type being assaults and threats.
The rate is 528 per 10,000 in Laois, where drugs ranks as the most common crime.
While in Offaly 373 crimes were recorded per 10,000 people last year, with weapons crimes raking highest.
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
