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Violence Against Women Rises in Ireland
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Ireland’s crime rate is falling overall, but assaults against women are surging—up 8% in just three months, affecting over 2,400 women—while men’s incidents barely tick up. This troubling trend stands out as other serious crimes like homicide and sexual offenses decline. Experts warn the true numbers may be even higher due to underreporting, which could skew data on assault, fraud, and sex crimes. Meanwhile, theft remains the top crime category, and kidnappings saw a sharp spike, though still in small numbers. A complex, concerning picture emerges: safety for women is worsening even as crime overall improves.
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