As more venues open and increasing numbers of people choose to socialise in the same area,
the number of alcohol related crimes are also showing signs of increase.

In the main pubbing and clubbing areas of South Belfast - alcohol related crime accounts for almost 20% of all recorded crime and it reaches a peak during the Autumn months. Crime also increases around closing time particularly between 11.00pm and 3.00am as people start to make their way home.

Home Office statistics show that alcohol plays a significant role in crime levels,
contributing to:

40% of violent crime
76% of assaults
88% of criminal damage