Recorded Crime Levels in Northern Ireland Reach Second Lowest Since 1998/99
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Crime and justice
New official statistics published today by NISRA statisticians in the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) show recorded crime figures for Northern Ireland in the 2024/25 financial year.
Key findings:
- There were 95,968 crimes recorded in Northern Ireland during 2024/25, representing a significant decrease of 8,233 (-7.9%) when compared with the previous 12 months.
- The level recorded in 2024/25 is the second lowest since the data series began in 1998/99, with only 2020/21 (during pandemic lockdown restrictions) recording lower figures.
- All policing districts experienced a decrease in crime levels, with Newry, Mourne and Down showing the largest reduction (-14.7%), while Belfast City saw the smallest decrease (-3.0%).
- Each month from April 2024 to March 2025 recorded lower levels than the same months in the previous year, with August showing the largest decrease (-14%).
- This decline follows 2022/23, which had recorded the highest crime level in eighteen years.
About the publication:
The full report provides analysis of:
- Long-term crime trends since 1998/99
- Geographic distribution of crime across policing districts
- Monthly crime patterns throughout the year
- Crime types and categories
- Crime outcomes framework
Further information:
Read the full report: Police Recorded Crime in Northern Ireland - Update to 31st March 2025