Prison Recidivism (re-offending) 2007

The CSO today released Prison Recidivism 2007 statistics. The report is a detailed study of recidivism among offenders released from Irish Prison Service custody in 2007. The statistics were produced from combining Prison Service and Garda Síochána administrative record.

Some of the key points highlighted in the report were as follows:

• Just over 62% of offenders re-offended within a three-year period of being released from custody.

• Recidivism was higher for males (62.7%) than females (57.2%).

• Recidivism rates decreased with age, from 68.5% of offenders less than 21 years to 38.6% of offenders aged 51 years and over.

The CSO wishes to thank all the departments, agencies and individuals who have helped in the process of developing these statistics, in particular the management of the Prison Service and Karina Kelleher.

To view and download the release, visit the CSO website at:

Prison Recidivism 2007 (PDF 113KB)

For further information contact:

Tricia Brew 021 453 5490 or

Timothy Linehan 021 453 5264

Fax 021 453 5555

E-mail crime@cso.ie

Central Statistics Office                                                                       30 May 2013

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