Crime Hits New Lows in Cleveland in 2010
Wednesday, 12 January, 2011
It’s been a successful year for Cleveland Police as figures show that crime fell by over 13.1% in 2010; that’s nearly 7,000 fewer victims of crime.
Crime fell in every category between January 2010 and December 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.
The most significant reductions were in theft from a motor vehicle (down by 28.3%), theft of motor vehicle (down by 25.6%), criminal damage (24.1%) and other burglary (down by 26.3%).
Anti-social behaviour was down by 12.2% and total crime continues to be the lowest ever recorded in Cleveland.
Chief Constable of Cleveland Police Sean Price said: “I’m delighted that we have seen such significant reductions in crime in 2010, and that crime continues to be at an all time low.
“Clearly the challenge for 2011 is to maintain these reductions while meeting the savings required under the Comprehensive Spending Review.
“These are difficult times but our commitment to Putting People First means protecting our people and frontline services so that communities in Cleveland remain safe.
“The dedication of our officers and staff, and the support and involvement of our communities, local authorities and partners in policing during 2010 has led to low levels of crime and high levels of public confidence - I look forward to repeating this during 2011.”
Added Police Authority Chair, Councillor Dave McLuckie “What the figures again demonstrate is that, as a Force and an Authority, we delivered in 2010 and that’s because of our continuing commitment to maximise the resources available for front-line policing.
“As we have made clear time after time, that will remain our priority despite the unprecedented financial difficulties we now face…with our Government funding set to fall by £17million real terms over the next two years.
“There is no hiding from the stark reality that we will have to take some very difficult decisions but some of the measures we have already put in place over recent years to improve efficiency and value for money—for instance our arrangements with private sector partners for the delivery of a wide range of support and custody services, together with our close working relationships with our local authorities—will prove vital in helping us to continue delivering the quality service which our local communities need and deserve.”
