|
Borough of Chorley yearly Crime figures press release |
Crime figures for 2005 “encouraging” says local police Inspector
Inspector Roberts of Chorley Police today said that the crime figures recently released were “encouraging” as they showed a decrease in the number of crimes committed in 2005.
The headline figures are :-
All Crime - down 7% at 7544 crimes for the year.
Burglary in dwellings - down 16%
Vehicle Crime - down 4%
Violent crime - down 15%
Criminal Damage - up 2% at
The figures relate to the Borough of Chorley. Inspector Roberts said “I am encouraged to see crime rates falling. It is important to remember that each offence is one victim. Burglary has reduced again, and that is on top of a reduction of 25% last year. This year there were 62 less victims of burglary”
Violent crime has reduced throughout the Borough, especially in Chorley Town Centre. This is due to positive partnership work between the police, local authority, and the licensed trade. Extra officers patrol the town centre on foot during the weekend evenings, CCTV allows those officers to be targeted to any potential troublemakers, and licensed door staff ensure that the pubs and nightclub prevent trouble before it starts. During 2005 there were 287 less victims of violent crime compared to 2004.
Criminal damage has risen, mainly due to an increase of 18% in damage to vehicles. Inspector Roberts commented “We are concentrating resources into combating anti-social behaviour and juvenile offending. Damage is often alcohol fuelled, and we will be working with the licensed industry to prevent alcohol getting to youths and fuelling unacceptable behaviour. We need the help of parents, who should ensure that their children are not out at night drinking in parks and at the back of schools. Damage and anti-social behaviour is a community problem, and it takes the whole community working together to prevent it.
Inspector Edmondson of Coppull and Wheelton Police said “The Police work with other agencies in the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership, including the Neighbourhood Wardens, Fire and Rescue, and the Youth and Community Service. I am glad to see that the number of victims in the Borough has again reduced.”
Ms Audrey Harrison, the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership Coordinator said "All agencies are committed to reducing crime and disorder in the area. We are all focusing resources to make a difference. This is a good start, we hope to maintain and improve on these figures."
Ends Date - 16/01/06 |