The rate of domestic violence incidents reported to gardaí has risen by 10 per cent in the first four months of the year, compared to the same period last year, according to new data released by An Garda Síochána.
More than 1,000 reports of alleged domestic violence are now received by the force each week on average, the data showed.
Figures released on Friday show more than 17,900 incidents of domestic abuse reported in the first four months of 2026.
The data was released by gardaí on Friday to coincide with Go Purple Day, an initiative that aims to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the supports available to victims.
The figures showed that more than 920 arrests have been made in connection with domestic abuse up to April 30th this year, also a 10 per cent rise from the first four months of 2025.
