LPU Commanders Report
7th November 2011, Insp Chris Brown
Since my last blog there have been many things happening across the country from disorder on our streets to dreadful accidents on the motorway. I am pleased to say that we have not had any similar events taking place on North West, in fact we have had very few serious incidents occurring this year. I can report for the fourth year running our crime figures are showing a healthy reduction. So far this year crime is showing an 8% reduction, which has to be good news for us all.
We have been working hard to further reduce events of burglary in our homes but we are also working hard to reduce other types of burglary. Again, I am pleased to say we are not experiencing increases after the last 3 year reductions. It is still important for us to protect our homes and ensure that they are secured. If anyone would like more information on how to do this please send an e-mail to the LPU and we will reply with appropriate information for you.
Vehicle Crime is still lower than last year and I am very pleased to say that we have had a 15% year on year reduction but there appears to be a number of criminals who have resorted in to breaking into vehicles as an easy option. Can I again remind you that modern vehicles are very difficult to steal without the key. They are also very difficult to break into once secured and a great deal of the reports this year are where property can be seen on display in the vehicle and windows have been broken to gain access to these, which is very costly. With your help I would like to report a further reduction at the end of the year.
Can I encourage all members of the public who have information about criminal activity or people who may be involved in crime to contact us on the Crime Stoppers free phone number 0800 555 111. Any information you have about criminal activity in your area will be received with enthusiasm. My staff enjoy acting on information we receive from the public as they are working hard to track down criminals who are active in our area.
I have looked at the number of visits to our website on North West and have noted that the numbers are relatively low. I have been exploring the use of Twitter to engage with more residents and visitors to the North West and would be interested to know what the readers would like to hear on a weekly basis. I say weekly rather than daily as there are times when I am called away or on some occasions even on holiday! Please use the LPU website to let me know of any ideas you may have for Twitter.
