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Crime falls again in Northumbria

Northumbria Police

4 April 2011


There were over 7,000 fewer victims in Northumbria over the past year - as the force recorded another fall in crime of more than 8%.
Northumbria Police's annual figures show a further drop in total crime - down to 82,463 offences for 2010/11 compared to 89,790 the previous year.
Crime is down in nearly every category, with violent crime cut by 10% and vehicle crime falling by over 13% over the past year.
There were 500 fewer burglaries over the past year while criminal damage fell by 19% which equates to over 4,000 fewer crimes.
The number of sexual offences, which had risen in 09/10, fell by just under 5% over the past year. Racially and religiously motivated crime fell over 9%.
Latest available figures to the end of February show detection rates were also up by more than 2%, now standing at 44% - the second highest in the country.
Drug crime went up slightly, an increase of 6%, put down largely to a more pro-active approach to tackling those involved in the supply and misuse of drugs.
Temporary Chief Constable Sue Sim said: "Over 7,000 fewer crimes means thousands fewer victims of crime and thousands more families feeling safe in their homes and on our streets.
"This is a great achievement gained by working closely with our communities, identifying emerging crime trends and targeting resources where they are needed most.
"As ever this was a real team effort. This year on year reduction would not be possible without the dedication of all Northumbria Police employees, our partners across the region and most importantly, the people in our communities who continue to back their local police force.
"While pleased that our work has helped bring yet another drop in crime we are not complacent and we know we still have work to do in driving down all types of crime and this will remain a priority for the coming year.
"People can be reassured I am absolutely committed to improving the services we offer to our communities.
“We will continue to listen to local people, ask them what their concerns are and deliver a service that meets their needs and addresses local problems.
"Northumbria Police has a well-earned reputation as one of the best performing forces in the country and we intend to keep it that way.
Councillor Mick Henry, Chair of Northumbria Police Authority said: "Northumbria Police continue to make strides forward and these latest figures will be welcomed by all the Police Authority members.
"Crime figures have fallen again because of the commitment and hard work of one of the best police forces in the country. The Authority provides support to the force to make sure they have all the tools needed to fight crime and make Northumbria a safer place for people to live, work or visit.
"We listen to the views of local people and what they want from the police. The Authority will continue to drive forward those local needs across the whole of Northumbria to reduce crime and in particular the fear of crime."