Burglary rates in Kildare/Carlow Garda Division decrease by 20 per cent
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LATEST figures show that burglary rates in Kildare & Carlow have decreased by 20 per cent, according to recent findings from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) from Q1 2026.
The latest figures published by PhoneWatch show that burglary rates decreased by 20 per cent (118 burglaries) in the combined Kildare and Carlow Garda Division. These results are encouraging, and homeowners should continue to prioritise robust home security measures to sustain and build on this positive trend.
From a national perspective, burglaries increased by 2 per cent nationally compared with Q1 2025, with 2,161 burglaries occurring in Q1 2026. According to the CSO, 11 Garda divisions recorded increases, two remained unchanged and eight experienced decreases in burglary levels.
While burglary numbers are down in the county, the monitored home security company, PhoneWatch, continues to encourage households to review their home security, particularly in regions experiencing rising burglary trends and as many homeowners are planning and preparing for their summer breaks way.
To prevent home burglaries, PhoneWatch advise homeowners to lock doors and windows even when at home, use lighting to give the appearance of occupancy, keep valuables out of sight, secure sheds and side gates, as tools can be used to gain entry, avoid posting travel plans on social media, and mow lawns before travelling to maintain the appearance of occupancy.
