Recorded crime falls across Shropshire
In the last six months there have been approximately four thousand fewer victims of crime compared to the same period last year.
Total crime across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin has fallen between April 1 and September 30 this year compared to the same months last year.
In the Shropshire Council area the total crime recorded dropped from 7001 last year to 6384 between April-September this year, a fall of almost nine per cent. Whist in Telford & Wrekin recorded crime between April and September had decreased by 733 offences (13%). In 2011 there were 5578 recorded crimes in the area but this year that number had dropped to 4845.
Across the West Mercia Police force area there were 32,147 recorded crimes during the last six months compared to 36,309 during April - September 2011.
Assistant Chief Constable Gareth Morgan said: "This reduction in recorded crime is a fall of more than 4,000 incidents across West Mercia and demonstrates the hard work that our officers, staff and partners put in all year to prevent and detect offences.
"We are always pleased when crime falls and there are fewer victims of crime but we are not complacent and the public can continue to help us catch criminals by providing information and help to prevent crime by keeping their homes and personal belongings secure".
Sheila Blagg, chairman of West Mercia Police Authority, said: "The police authority welcome the news on crime reduction across West Mercia. We have worked tirelessly with the force to ensure our resources are focused on the areas of need to make the sure greatest impact is realised at this time of reduced funding. Our officers and staff can be justly proud of the dedication they show to protect our communities from crime and anti social behaviour".
