Over 6,800 calls were made to the service in 2024.
There's been a surge in the number of people seeking help from the Crime Victim's Helpline (CVH).
Over 6,800 calls were made to the service in 2024.
Kildare was one of the most engaged counties, accounting for 4% of helpline contacts - just shy of its 5% population share.
Most other counties registered 1-3% of total contacts; only Dublin (39%), Cork (9%), and Galway (5%) surpassed Kildare.
Assaults were the reason behind most of the calls made to the Crime Victims Helpline in the 12 months to last December.
They accounted for 623 contacts.
Harrassment and stalking accounted for 595. Contacts about burglaries jumped 46% from 79 to 115.
Hate crime contacts to the helpline rose at an “alarming” rate last year, according to the CVH.
The majority (44) involved reports of racist abuse.
The CVH describes 2024 as a 'very successful' year for the service, as it expanded it services and extended the hours it operates its helpline.
However its highlighting concerns about the lack of support available to victims of so-called 'general crimes' like theft and burglary who only receive victim support in court if proceedings go to trial.
The Crime Victims Helpline has now drafted a pilot proposal which would see people supported through essential requirements like meeting Gardaí or completing applications for compensation.
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