Crime figures released
Sunday, 8am - CRIME in Lincolnshire has fallen by eight per cent - a drop of 4,115 recorded incidents - according to figures released by the Home Office this week.
But incidents of serious violent crime have gone up by 20 per cent - an extra 31 cases.
According to other figures for the period April 2007 to March 2008:
Home burglary: down 10 per cent (233 cases)
Vehicle crime: down 16 per cent (925 cases)
Sexual offences: down 6 per cent (37 cases)
Robbery: down 28 per cent (63 cases)
Theft from person: down by 8 per cent (31 cases)
Criminal damage: down 8% (1161 cases)
Violence against the person: down 8 per cent (752 cases)
Temporary assistant Chief Constable Elaine Hill said the figures were predominantly good news.
She said: "When the results are put in the context of our continuing resourcing difficulties the overall results are encouraging and a tribute to the commitment of our staff and partner agencies to continue to strive to improving our services, creating safer neighbourhoods and of course protecting the public.
"The increase in the number of serious assaults is one main area causing us concern at the moment.
"One of our main aims is to contribute to safer neighbourhoods and reducing violent crime is an integral part of that. This has been recognised in the setting of a specific target this year to reduce serious violent crime."
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Last Updated:
18 July 2008 5:07 PM
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