Ranil Jayawardena has welcomed news that crime is falling. Crime recorded by the police in Hampshire has fallen by 25% since 2010.
The latest figures from the independent Crime Survey of England and Wales show that crime across the country has fallen by more than a fifth in the same period.
In England and Wales this means that in the last year, compared with the year before this Government came to power, there were:
- More than 2.3 million fewer crimes.
- 160,000 fewer homes burgled.
- 290,000 fewer vehicle crimes.
- 413,000 fewer violent crimes.
- 962,000 fewer incidents of criminal damages.
Ranil commented: “The Government is following an action plan to tackle crime and make North East Hampshire a safer place to live. Crime has fallen by 25% in Hampshire thanks to our plan and the hard work of police officers.”
“This means families are safer and more secure – and Hampshire can enjoy a better, brighter future.”