Residents across Wigan Borough should feel safer in the knowledge that both crime and antisocial behaviour are continuing to fall.
When 2010 was compared with 2009, there were 3,633 fewer incidents of crime, a significant drop of 15 per cent.
There were also good reductions across the main crime types – 237 fewer burglaries (down 16 per cent), 570 fewer vehicle offences (down 21 per cent), 75 fewer robberies (down 27 per cent) and serious violent crime down by 59 incidents (21 per cent) compared to 2009.
In addition, thanks to a sustained effort throughout the year by police, Wigan Council and other partners, there were 5,789 fewer incidents of antisocial behaviour, a sizeable drop of 23 per cent.
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| CI Clara Williams |
Chief Inspector Clara Williams of Greater Manchester Police's Wigan Division said: "We have achieved some superb reductions during 2010, and they are due to the frequent operations we run to target offenders and the crime prevention advice we give to the public at every opportunity.
"To tackle antisocial behaviour we have run extra patrols in those areas affected, carried out alcohol confiscations and monitored licensed premises to stop alcohol being illegally purchased. We also worked closely with the council and other partners to ensure that a 16-year-old boy from Atherton became the first in Greater Manchester to be convicted of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place.
"Finally, our new policing model, which was introduced last week, will help us to further improve our response to antisocial behaviour by freeing up more time for officers to deal with local problems. Antisocial behaviour is a blight on communities, and we will continue to crack down on it wherever it occurs."
For non-emergency calls or to report crime call police on 0161 872 5050 or for more information visit gmp.police.uk/wigan
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity that will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Use 999 only in emergencies where there is a threat to life or crime in progress.
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