Nottinghamshire crime figures fall around the county

Crime has fallen across Nottinghamshire over the past year, although it is not clear whether the current isolation measure have impacted on the figures.
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Despite changes to crime recording rules, year-end data shows overall crime in county decreased by 0.5 per cent between the end of March 2019 and March 2020, alongside significant reductions in key categories of crime.

The data, submitted by the force, reveals knife crime is down by 13.6 per cent, stop searches are up by over 100 per cent and prosecutions of drug dealers are up by over 100.

The force nearly doubled the number of firearms it proactively recovered last year with its focus on organised crime.

Nottinghamshire Police chief constable Craig GuildfordNottinghamshire Police chief constable Craig Guildford
Nottinghamshire Police chief constable Craig Guildford

Additionally, Burglary fell by 2.9 per cent, theft by 10.1 per cent, robbery by 3 per cent, and vehicle crime by 4.2 per cent, while recorded rape offences reduced by 12.9 per cent.

Violence with Injury offences fell 13.4 per cent – 1,846 fewer offences that over the previous 12-month period – while all victim-based crime reduced by 2.6 per cent – 2,471 fewer offences.

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At the same time, possession of weapons offences increased by 14.4 per cent (150 offences), showing officers are pro-actively targeting offenders and removing a greater numbers of weapons from our streets, the force said.

Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: "These figures are encouraging and testament to the tenacity and hard work of our officers and staff.

"We've listened and responded to local priorities with our partners, honing in on problems which continue to threaten our communities including drug dealing, knife crime, burglary and serious violence. Our tough approach to enforcement has been supported with a sustained investment in grass roots level crime prevention to help our young people and support offenders out of the crime cycle.”

"We anticipate being one of a small number of forces in the county where crime has actually reduced which is a huge achievement.”

Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping added: "These figures show the real progress being made to make our communities safer and tackle the biggest threats to public safety today.”

We have asked the crime commissioner’s office whether the current isolation measures have impacted on the figures.

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