Number of gardaí stationed in Kildare remains near record levels despite slight decrease

The number of gardaí stationed in County Kildare remains near record levels, despite a slight decrease over the past year.

The latest figures have revealed that there are 432 gardaí operating in the county, as of December 2025.

This represents a 0.46 per cent decrease on the previous year’s figure, which stood at 434.

However, the figure remains close to the county’s record figure of 437, which was recorded in December 2022.

There has been a mostly steady increase in the number of gardaí stationed in the county over the past 10 years.

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In 2014, the figure was as low as 301. However, the figures have fluctuated in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Of the 432 gardaí currently stationed in Kildare, 348 are on general duty, 66 are sergeants and 13 are inspectors. There are also four superintendents and one chief superintendent.

Naas boasts the highest number of gardaí in the county, with 149 stationed there. It is followed by Leixslip with 65, Newbridge with 57 and Kildare town with 46.

Meanwhile, there are 34 gardaí stationed in Athy, 17 in Maynooth and 15 in Clane.

Elsewhere, Celbridge is home to 14 gardaí, Kilcullen has nine and Kilcock has four.

There are also five gardaí stationed in Carbury, whilst Robertstown and Monasterevin both have four gardaí each.

Finally, there are three gardaí on duty in Rathangan and Castledermot.

The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 33 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024.