 We have just received an
update on the situation of crime in Camden. The Metropolitan Police released some figures in December 2007 which indicate that overall the crime rate around Camden is on the decrease, including all
types of hate crime, which are down compared with this time last year. However, there has been a noticable increase in gun-enabled crime which has raised by 7.1% (140 offences) since last
year. This reflects a national increase in guncrime, and highlights the importance of raising awareness of the situation and encouraging people to hand over illegal weapons.
The latest crime figures for Camden show the following:
- There have been 32,000 fewer crimes in the last seven months, compared with the same period in 2006 / 2007.
- The robbery rate for the year to date is 17% lower than last year, and has not been as low as this point since 1999/2000.
- Motor vehicle crime declined by over 8% and theft of motor vehicles is down 7.4%.
- Trident gun crime is down by 5%.
- Reported rape offences are 16.9% lower than last year.
Convictions
A 34-year old man was sentenced to 33 years imprisonment for his part in the attempted bombings of the London Transport System
Six men who formed a criminal network, which was previously sentenced to 15 years under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Operation Safer Homes
Operation Safer Homes ran throughout November and December, targetting known burglars across London. All 32 Boroughs in the Metropolitan Police District have been carrying out early morning
raids, and in the month of November 448 people were arrested.
Safer Neighbourhoods online Survey
The safer neighbourhoods online survery is designed to capture Londoners everyday concerns about local crime and disorder issues. This information will then be fed directly to the local Safer
Neighbourhoods team. It will provide a valuable means of communications between members of the public and their local neighbourhood team. To take part in the survey, click on the link:
http://www.met.police.uk/saferneighbourhoods/survey.htm
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