The latest CSO figures for 2012, show burglary was the most common crime committed by repeat offenders.
Nearly 22-thousand crimes were committed last year by people on bail or awaiting trial for other offences.
There were 11 murders committed by offenders last year, compared to 8 in 2011.
While nearly 1,600 (1585) burglaries were carried out by suspects who were on bail at the time, down slightly on the previous year – but up on figures for 2008.
