Ciarán

It hasn't really, despite how people feel.

Three quarters of Garda Station saw a decrease in crime

criminal offences recorded last year.

But actually, when you dig into it, to the point Adriano makes about Dublin City Centre specifically, Store Street Garda Station saw an increase in offences.

Pier Street Garda Station, an increase in offences.

Kevin Street Garda Station, an increase in offences.

And across the country, huge drops in burglary and driving offences, but increases in weapons and firearms, increases for assaults and theft, increases for drug offences and increases for public order offences.

So it can't just be Adriano who's noticed this.

If you have, wherever you are, it doesn't have to be Dublin City Centre, it could be anywhere in the country, get in touch.

And 51551 again is the text number if WhatsApp or a call doesn't suit you.

Dennis McGrath is on the line.

Dennis, would you know Dublin City Centre well?

I would indeed, Ciarán.

So what sort of things, Dennis, when you say you're on red alert for stuff happening around you, what stuff?

Simple as that.

Is it hassle that you're avoiding, or would you actively feel unsafe at times?

The presence of knives in some of these attacks as well has got a lot of people's attention, Dennis.

Is that a trend you worry about?

It's actually very hard to pin down to what extent it is a trend in Ireland because the guards don't record what type of weapons are used.

They did a big survey a few years ago, kind of over 10 years, but you don't get a detailed breakdown of