A survey of more than 1,500 people shows Dubliners do not feel safe in their own city.
The poll carried out by Fianna Fáil reveals more than 70% have witnessed drug-dealing in public with 65% personally have seen anti-social behaviour in the city centre.
The public sentiment survey was conducted by Dublin members of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party on people's experience of anti-social behaviour.
Senator Fitzpatrick told Newstalk Breakfast they want community policing to be stepped up.
"We're looking to have dedicated community Garda deployed on a small area policing basis in all of our constituencies," she said.
"We're looking for each Garda on each shift to do a minimum of 60 minutes of a foot or pedal bike patrol in their designated area.
"We're also looking for Gardaí to be deployed on public transport - so Gardaí, as part of their patrols, to hop on a bus or get on the DART or the Luas."
Taxis parked in Dublin City Centre on New Year’s Eve in Dublin. Image: Sam Boal/RollingNewsSenator Fitzpatrick is calling for a zero-tolerance approach to crime in the capital.
"People feel threatened, they don't feel safe - they want to feel safer," she said.
"There was overwhelming support for our proposals for increased community Gardaí.
"90% support for the criminal District Court to operate on a 24/7 basis".
'A comprehensive response'
Senator Fitzpatrick said the court proposal would see "a more efficient processing and prosecuting of criminals offences".
"It may not work but I suppose what we're looking for is a comprehensive response here.
"In addition to the 24/7 court we're also looking for bail conditions to be proactively monitored and enforced," she added.
The full results of the survey are being released later this morning.
The issue of anti-social behaviour has been thrust back into the spotlight following a series of incidents - including the death of a Canadian tourist last month.
The man who was aged in his 40s was attacked on O'Connell Street and Cathal Brugha Street in the early hours of Sunday June 23rd.
Reporting by: Teena Gates and Jack Quann
