National Crime
Statistics show that crime continues to fall faster in Hertfordshire
N
ational statistics released by the Home Office show that overall recorded crime in
Hertfordshire continues to fall. Crime fell in the 12 months to December 2011
and crime levels in Hertfordshire remain well below national levels. For the 12 month period, overall recorded
crime in Hertfordshire fell by 4%, with dwelling burglary down 8%, vehicle crime down 10%, violent crime down 1% and robbery down by 1%. Overall there were around 2,600 fewer recorded crimes in the county compared to the same period in the previous year. Stuart Nagler, Vice Chair of Herts Police
Authority, said: ―These figures are proof that Hertfordshire is a county where crime is in decline. Crime rates are low and specific crimes such as burglary and serious violent crime are also reducing. This provides proof that it is possible to reduce crime whilst also reducing budgets.‖
‘These are good figures that demonstrate that Hertfordshire remains one of the safest counties in the country’
Rates of crime in the county compared to the
national picture also remained low across main crime types with Hertfordshire having 58 recorded offences per one thousand population compared to a national rate of 74. Hertfordshire‘s serious violent crime rate
Chief Constable Andy Bliss .
remains well below the national rate – four offences per one thousand population compared to six nationally. Chief Constable Andy Bliss said: ―These are
good figures that demonstrate that Hertfordshire remains one of the safest counties in the country. They reflect the hard work and professionalism of the officers, staff and volunteers of the Constabulary and the support of our partners and the wider public. We are determined to keep crime as low as possible; these are statistics but we never forget that behind the numbers there are real people whose lives are blighted by crime That‘s why we come to work – to reduce crime, catch criminals and keep people safe.‖
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