CSO figures show increase in violent deaths

There was a substantial increase in murders and manslaughters last year, according to the CSO annual crime figures released this morning.

There were 60 murders and manslaughters last year, 15 more violent deaths than in 2011.

The figures showed 54 of the 60 people killed last year were murdered.

A third of the murders were gang-related, up significantly on the year before.

White collar crime, specifically fraud and deception, rape and explosives offences also increased last year.

However, there were declines in the 11 other major crime categories, including robbery, theft and drugs crime.

Gardaí seized €100m worth of drugs last year.

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter said he is concerned at the increase in violent deaths.

He said: "The increase recorded during the last six months of 2012 reflects the consequences of gang warfare and I am pleased that charges are now pending in respect of a number of individuals.

"We should also not lose sight of the fact that homicide numbers remain substantially lower than they were a number of years ago."

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