Is Dublin really safe? *Read OP for mod warning*

batman_oh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123230700#Comment_123230700

We are a few years behind the UK in terms of feral scum teens. It's only since last year that it has basically become legal to steal motorbikes in broad daylight, and then joyride them around the most populated parts of the city carrying hammers etc. while looking for more people to rob/attack. That was happening in the UK 10 years ago. I wonder will we follow them down the lines of school stabbings and students bringing weapons to school being normalised.

saabsaab

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123223078#Comment_123223078

Unfortunately that's what happens. It spreads countrywide, you name it drugs, srime , litter, knife attacks.

John_Rambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123230700#Comment_123230700

I do have word on this incident. An 11 year old boy was stabbed in the back by a classmate, puncturing the childs lung. He was taken to Temple Street Hospital, where he remains after receiving treatment in the intensive care unit. While there will obviously be no criminal investigation, intense inquiries will take place, with close liaison between Gardaí and government agencies. This near-fatal incident will have far reaching consequences for the immediate community, particularly for both families involved.

But hey Dano… great opportunity for petty point scoring, that's how you roll. Stay classy.

Dano650

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123233139#Comment_123233139

Calm down there John. I only was asking a question since your the man that "supposedly" knows everything 😁. Anyway its horrific that this happened on school grounds and hopefully the young boy makes a full recovery

John_Rambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123233597#Comment_123233597

I'm perfectly calm Dano, you literaly asked me if I had any word on the incident and I answered your question. It's obvious you wanted to highlight it to further your nasty little agenda on this thread to paint Dublin in the worst light possible. I see others like Tommy Robinson with clear agendas using this near fatal incident for their own purposes too.

Lovely bunch of lads.

Irish Aris

Mod warning:

@John_Rambo @Dano650

if you can't interact with each other civilly, it's better that you don't interact at all.

This ends now.

Thank you

Deebles McBeebles

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123231328#Comment_123231328

I didn't accuse you of anything, you might read again for clarity. It's not every street but it's every street I walked down, I'll take pictures next time because apparently it's so impossible to believe. Your posts are full of false accusations, have been throughout. The "entire county of Dublin" for example, when I have never spoken about anything outside the CC. I visit the forum seldomly, so the accusation of me trying to rubbish your county for 40 pages comes across poorly and is again overly-defensive. Can't see the wood for the trees.

We're not all trying to rubbish Dublin, just putting opinions and experiences across. It's really not my problem that your reaction is to take it like I've just told you I've been abducted by aliens and probed with the spire. It seems that mentally I live in reality and you live in Utopia.

John_Rambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123236953#Comment_123236953

Read it again and it's very clear.

The thread is about Dublin, not just the city centre, you can see plenty of people searching and linking incidents throughout the county in order to paint it in the worst light possible. I'm sorry you only walk the rubbish strewn streets I'd suggest you don't limit yourself to them and spread your wings a bit.

Although I've highlighted the problems the city has and the possible solutions over and over and over again on this thread you've chosen to ignore this and cherry pick the much hated positive points I make about our amazing capital, on that subject, you're point about your reality and my reality relates to our experience of Dublin is very very true.

Mine is one of culture, architecture, the arts, theatres, galleries, music venues, comedy, culinary delights, medieval quarter, coastal escapes, historic villages, thriving cultural hubs, green retreats, civic spaces, sports, pubs and bars, wildlife and a vibrant ever evolving diverse landscape with the natural beauty of Dublin bay and the mountains.

You simply see rubbish.

So who really can't see the wood for the trees?

yagan

Even when the stats state there's a higher rate of crime in Dublin certain posters will do a Trump on it by insisting it's the same everywhere.

John_Rambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123237630#Comment_123237630

That’s simply not accurate. While crime isn’t exclusive to Dublin, the city is undeniably under-policed, and some areas are neglected, often left to manage on their own. What keeps the city from descending into chaos is the good, law-abiding nature of its residents, both locals and those from further afield who genuinely care about their community.

I’ve consistently highlighted both the challenges Dublin faces and the possible solutions throughout this thread. However, rather than engaging with these points, you’ve chosen to overlook them, focusing instead on selectively disparaging the favourable aspects of the capital. A balanced discussion, which refuse to engage in should acknowledge both the positives and the areas in need of improvement and investment. Your Trumpian, blinkered view of the city and it's inhabitants is at odds with peoples real experience of the city and all it has to offer.

nachouser

https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-rc/recordedcrimeq32024/regionalanalysis/

The number of recorded crime incidents involving Burglary, Theft and Weapon crimes increased across all regions in the year to Q3 2024. The details are as follows:

• The largest rate of increase for incidents involving Burglary & Related offences was for the Southern region at 23%, followed by the Eastern region (+9%). The Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) had the lowest rate of increase at 5%.
• Theft & Related offences had the largest rate of increase in the number of recorded incidents for the Eastern region (+11%) compared with increases of 9% for the Southern region and 7% for the DMR. The rate for the North Western region was 2%.
• The number of crime incidents involving Weapons & Explosives offences rose by 16% in the DMR and this was followed by the Southern region at 13%. The rate for the other two regions was between 4% and 5%.

By contrast, the number of recorded crime incidents fell across all regions for Controlled Drug offences. The largest rate of decrease was for the Southern region (-11%), and this was followed by the Eastern region (-9%). The rate of decrease was 3% for the DMR and North Western regions.

It would seem that Dublin isn't that bad after all. Maybe a bit of litter on the ground, in fairness.

dublinman1990

A man in his late 30's was arrested after injuring a Garda in Dublin CC today.

The incident between the man & the Garda in Abbey St occurred at around 1pm lunchtime.

The Garda suffered non life threatening injuries to his arm in the incident. He was given treatment at the Mater.

Garda welfare services have been in place for the Garda.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41589499.html

Deebles McBeebles

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123237547#Comment_123237547

Maybe a third go is in order for clarity of comprehension.

You do admit some CC streets are rubbish-strewn at least. That's really all I was saying and I would think that's one of the more positive takes on this thread, however you choose to take it. Perhaps I can't see the porpoises for the used nappies and that is my cross to bear. I don't seem to be the only one with that particular cross though. Your fellow Dubliners, business owners, visitors to the city, all seem to be in on my ploy to ruin Dublin's image too, and it's not just the filth they have an issue with.

John_Rambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123254143#Comment_123254143

I'm a Dublin business person. No business owner is ever going to say they’re delighted with commercial rates because we all know they’re a major cost with little visible return. The frustration isn’t just about paying them, it’s about where that money goes and the lack of real improvements in return. If you can find on that's happy with their commercial rates in the whole country I'd love an introduction.

Let’s be clear Deebles. I constantly acknowledge the issues in Dublin. I just refuse to believe it's unsafe to visit while I visit frequently and hundreds of thousands to so on a daily basis.

The idea that I "can't see the negatives" is just flat-out misrepresentation. If anything, I’ve been repeating the same points over and over: parts of the city need a massive clean up, serious investment, and proper policing, including a metro and transport police force.

I've bolded that part because the real issue here is selective reading. Yourself and a few other people are constantly cherry picking parts of what I say to push a biased debate while ignoring the fact that I regularly highlight the problems Dublin faces. It’s not about pretending everything is fine, it’s about demanding better for the city and actually getting value for what businesses pay in commercial rates and refuting the myth that the city is a no go area and is too dangerous to walk around in. That's not good for business.

And let’s not forget, you’re still ignoring the rich cultural fabric of Dublin. The city is brimming with history, architecture, theatres, galleries, music venues, comedy clubs, and a dynamic culinary scene. We have the medieval quarter, stunning coastal escapes, historic villages, thriving cultural hubs, green retreats, civic spaces, world-class sports, legendary pubs and bars, diverse wildlife, and an ever-evolving, vibrant landscape. All of this set against the breathtaking backdrop of Dublin Bay and the mountains.

Dublin isn’t just its problems, it’s a city with incredible depth, character, and potential. Acknowledging its flaws doesn’t mean dismissing everything that makes it great. Some rubbish on certain streets certainly doesn't make it unsafe.

Mike Murdock

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/man-35-who-stole-van-full-of-christmas-parcels-disqualified-from-driving-1738934.html

207 previous convictions, a 20 year suspended drivers license - he steals a delivery truck.

Gets disqualified from driving (again) and a suspended sentence.

Great message this sends out.

dublinman1990

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/violent-barber-left-housemate-with-brain-injury-two-years-before-brutal-street-attack-on-separate-victim-1739338.html

This story though is even more appalling to read. What an unbelievable sentence for this scumbag.

He attacked his victim leaving him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life & leaves court without a prison sentence.

Thelonious Monk

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123255701#Comment_123255701

A domestic row ending in violence makes Dublin unsafe now? Is rural Ireland unsafe when someone beats their wife or shoots their parents which seems common enough?

elperello

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123255701#Comment_123255701

The Breaking News article is poorly phrased.

He is serving a seven year sentence for the assault which left the victim in a wheelchair.

That assault happened on the street in Mulhuddart.

The other assault on the housemate took place in their residence.

JP Liz V1

The latest stabbing near Ilac Centre on Henry Street, a big shopping area

Everlong1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123255701#Comment_123255701

Judge Crowe must have ambitions to become the new Martin Nolan. Her ludicrous sentence was due to the scumbag apparently "doing well in custody". Yes, no doubt he's making plenty of new like minded friends and learning plenty of important new skills which will benefit us all when he's released.

Gusser09

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123279101#Comment_123279101

Perfectly safe though lol.

What a dump. A dangerois hole.

JJayoo

Demantling the Kinahans = every little cnut wants to be a big shot

Greyfox

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123280027#Comment_123280027

If your average citizen went to the Ilac center themselves the odds of been stabbed are about 50,000 - 1 so in the real world that is safe.

Podge_irl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123281282#Comment_123281282

They are significantly better than that, given about 50,000 people visit it daily and there aren't daily stabbings.

elperello

Considering that the stabbing actually took place on Henry Street the odds are better again.

dublinman1990

The Gardai are investigating an security incident which involved a man & some schoolgirls in a public park in Dublin on Tuesday. The girls were going home from the school between 4:30pm & 5pm that evening. They encountered a man who had been caught looking up & taking photographs while lifting their skirts near the school in Palmerston Park in Rathmines. The incident has been reported to An Garda Siochana.

https://www.thejournal.ie/garda-investigation-upskirting-school-girls-dublin-6655389-Mar2025/

Dirty pervert! I hope the Guards put him away soon & throw away the key.

thereiver

https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/1jiruk7/ireland_is_the_2nd_safest_country_in_the_world/

i think this also measures things like military conflict and the political stability in the country eg not just the crime

rate

Esel

^^^^

https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/1jiruk7/ireland_is_the_2nd_safest_country_in_the_world/

John_Rambo

https://open.spotify.com/episode/59dxJbcmUV3yqTu9Et3dDO

An insightful podcast from Dublin based journalists exploring Conor McGregor’s recent false claims about the city’s safety. They examine how influencers and agitators are shaping the views of vulnerable people reliant on social media, often distorting the reality known to those who actually live and work in the city centre. A valuable listen for anyone seeking a grounded, local perspective.

dublinman1990

A woman has been stabbed by a male suspect in Ballyogan Square in Dublin 18 this morning.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0330/1504823-dublin-stabbing/

She was stabbed twice in the leg & three times in the back.

She is in a stable condition at St Vincent's Hospital.

Gardai believe the male suspect is known to the victim.