The Police Service of Northern Ireland has published its latest annual recorded statistics – with a significant reduction in crime across all districts in Northern Ireland.
These yearly figures provide an insight into recorded numbers around crime, anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, hate-motivated crime and drug seizures.
It records that there were 8,233 fewer crimes including violent offences, robbery, criminal damage and harassment compared to the previous 12 months. This is down by 7.9% from 2023/24 which is the equivalent of 686 fewer crimes every month. The largest decrease was in Newry, Mourne and Down with a 14.7% drop recorded.
Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour reports are at a record low. In the 12 months from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, there was a decrease of 1,104 in anti-social behaviour incidents in Northern Ireland - a decrease of 2.4% when compared with the previous 12 months. This is the lowest figure since the data series began in 2006/07.
Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said: “These significant reductions demonstrate once again that not only is Northern Ireland one of the safest places to live, work and raise a family but also that the PSNI is a service that everyone here can be proud.
“We remain committed to policing with our communities and I would hope these figures provide them with further confidence that policing works and that by working together with us together we can prevent crime and protect victims from harm."
“The continued contribution of our officers and staff to these reductions really shouldn’t be under-estimated or taken for granted. It’s also important, I think, to recognise that whilst the overall number of crime and anti-social behaviour incidents has reduced, the work that goes into dealing with them is becoming increasingly complex and resource-intensive. This set alongside declining police numbers means that our officers and staff are, despite these headline reductions, actually under increasing pressure and stress as was highlighted recently by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.
“We aren’t complacent about this and are actively working with the Department of Justice and the wider Executive to ensure that the peace, security and stability we all enjoy is not undermined by declining police numbers and to ensure it remains a foundation for the wider programme for government."