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See other news storiesQuarterly crime statistics released
22 October 2009
The quarterly update figures show that based on British Crime Survey (BCS) interviews in the year to June 2009, crime remains stable compared with the year to June 2008.
Policing and Crime Minister David Hanson MP said, 'Today's statistics show that overall recorded crime continues to fall and the British Crime Survey shows risk of being a victim remains historically low.
'Violent crime and firearm offences continue to fall and I particularly welcome this quarter’s continued fall in knife related violence, including a 35% drop in knife-related homicide, down from 71 to 46.
'For the first time, 50% of people are confident that the police and local agencies are dealing with the antisocial behaviour and crime issues that matter locally, an increase from 45%, while overall the number of people who think antisocial behaviour is a problem remains stable.
'Although overall acquisitive crime is falling we continue to see some upward pressure on burglary, robbery and some theft. That is why earlier this year we took firm action through a £20m package, including targeting priority areas to nip burglary and robbery in the bud, help to secure up to 60,000 vulnerable homes across the country and practical help for retailers to tackle shoplifting and theft.
'Since 1997 crime as measured by the BCS has fallen by 36%, violence is down by 41% and burglary is down by 54%.'
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You can read the statistical release and the full report on the Home Office Research, Development and Statistics (RDS) website.
