New figures show a big fall in crime in Richmondshire

A THREE-YEAR plan to reduce crime and disorder across Richmondshire has seen crime fall by almost a quarter.

The Richmondshire Community Safety Partnership (RCSP) has worked on a number of projects to cut crime between 2005 and 2008, culminating in the latest figures, which show a big reduction in crime levels.

In fact, crime in Richmondshire has fallen by 23 per cent over the last three years. This includes a reduction in house burglaries by 55 per cent, theft from a person by 59 per cent and theft or unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle by 35 per cent. Other crimes included in the overall figure are: theft from a motor vehicle, vehicle inference, theft of a pedal cycle, criminal damage, common assault, wounding, robbery, burglary other than a dwelling and violent crime.

Not only does that smash the Government target of 19.4 per cent, it places RCSP as best of its kind in the country (that is, it has achieved the biggest reduction when compared to the most similar crime and disorder reduction partnerships).

Liz Smith, Chair of the Partnership and Executive Director of Richmondshire District Council, said: "We are delighted by the results and it shows that partnership work is really effective.

"There are many people who have contributed with this effort – and of course, that includes the community as a whole.

"However, we cannot afford to be complacent, and we have now written our plan for the next three years. That will take on board issues that the wider community is concerned about, including reducing antisocial behaviour and improving road safety – so it should be a busy time."

 

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