Assault, harassment and stalking top calls to victim line
Almost one in every two crime-related contacts received by Ireland's national victims' support service last year related to assault, harassment or stalking.
Almost half of the crime-related contacts received by Ireland's national victims' support service in 2025 concerned assault, harassment or stalking, according to the Crime Victims Helpline's annual report. The helpline supported 5,902 contacts and provided 3,268 referrals to various services. Assault constituted 24% of the recorded crime-related contacts, followed by harassment and stalking accounting for 21%.
Fraud was the third most common crime type. Over the past decade, hate-motivated crimes have been increasing. The helpline connected people with a wide range of services, including gardaí, legal information, and support for domestic abuse and sexual violence. Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan praised the helpline for providing a vital resource and a trusted source of information and support for those impacted by crime.
The helpline's chief executive, Michele Puckhaber, emphasized that no one should have to face the consequences of crime alone, stating that support is available and people do not have to navigate the process on their own.
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