Key 2024 statistics

• The Probation Service dealt with 17,150 offenders in the community and 3,175 offenders in prison.
• The Probation Service completed 10,936 Probation Assessment Reports and 2,186 Community Service Assessment Reports.
• The 1,723 Community Service Orders for 2024 totals 222,245 hours work in lieu of 856 years in prison. This equates to over €2.8 million worth of unpaid work for the benefit of communities nationwide.
• 18% of referrals in 2024 were female and 82% were male.
• There were 700 young persons referred to the Probation Service in 2024.
• The top six offences resulting in referrals to the probation service and representing 75% of referrals in 2023 were 1. Theft; 2. Assault; 3. Drug offences; 4. Public order; 5. Road traffic; 6. Burglary.