Reckless or Dangerous Driving

Request Number: FOI/16590

Category: Incident and Crime Statistics - Antisocial Behaviour

Subject: Reckless or Dangerous Driving

Request and Answer: 
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1(1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) does hold information to which your request relates. The decision has been taken to disclose the following.

Question 1
The total number of reports or recorded incidents of reckless or dangerous driving in car parks in Downpatrick during the most recent Christmas period December 2025 (1/12/25-31/12/25. )

Please note, while the information requested may be held electronically, there is no specific category or search facility that would capture the information requested without manual intervention. As such, the information provided is based on manual keyword searches for “carpark”, "car park" with the 2 locations selected and examination of serials presented. As the information is input manually if not entered it would not be returned in the search, therefore this is not considered to be a reliable method for the extraction of information.

Answer 1
0.

Question 2
The total number of reports or recorded incidents of reckless or dangerous driving in car parks in Newcastle during the most recent Christmas period December 2025 (1/12/25-31/12/25. )

Answer 2
0.

Question 3
The total number of reports or recorded incidents of reckless or dangerous driving in car parks in Downpatrick during the Christmas period of December 2024 (1/12/24-31/12/24. )

Answer 3
0.

Question 4
The total number of reports or recorded incidents of reckless or dangerous driving in car parks in Newcastle during the Christmas period of December 2024 (1/12/24-31/12/24. )

Answer 4
1.

Question 5
A monthly breakdown of reports or recorded incidents of reckless or dangerous driving in car parks in Downpatrick for the entirety of 2025 (January-December)

Answer 5
1. 

Question 6
A monthly breakdown of reports or recorded incidents of reckless or dangerous driving in car parks in Newcastle for the entirety of 2025 (January-December)

Answer 6
6

Question 7
A monthly breakdown of reports or recorded incidents of reckless or dangerous driving in car parks in Downpatrick for 2024 (January-December)

Answer 7
1.

Question 8
A monthly breakdown of reports or recorded incidents of reckless or dangerous driving in car parks in Newcastle for 2024 (January-December)
(including, but not limited to, reports of speeding, skidding, or performing manoeuvres such as ‘donuts’).
I would like data in calendar years.

Answer 8
9.