New figures reveal that knife seizures in Ireland have decreased slightly year-on-year, yet the long-term trend shows a significant rise, with seizures soaring by nearly 60% over the past decade.
Despite the slight drop in numbers, the Government is moving forward with plans to tighten regulations on knife crime.
Data confirms that over 2,100 knives were seized by Gardaí in 2024, compared to 2,193 in 2023, reflecting a small decline. However, the overall increase in seizures over the last ten years has raised concerns.
Dublin accounted for 1,050 knife seizures, with:
Despite the slight drop in numbers, the Government is moving forward with plans to tighten regulations on knife crime.
Data confirms that over 2,100 knives were seized by Gardaí in 2024, compared to 2,193 in 2023, reflecting a small decline. However, the overall increase in seizures over the last ten years has raised concerns.
Government Plans Tougher Legislation
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has announced plans to introduce new legislation aimed at granting Gardaí expanded stop-and-search powers to target individuals suspected of carrying knives.Breakdown of Knife Seizures by Region
Of the 2,157 knives confiscated nationwide in 2024, half were seized in the six Dublin Garda regions.Dublin accounted for 1,050 knife seizures, with:
- 325 in Dublin North Central
- 250 in Dublin South Central
- 188 in the Dublin Northern Region
- Limerick (141)
- Cork City (126)
- Cavan-Monaghan/Louth (112)
