Menu
17/07/2008
Crime Reductions In England And Wales
The volume of reported crime in England and Wales fell by 9% in the 12 months to March 2008, new figures suggest.
Amongst the five million recorded crimes, all main categories saw a decrease, apart from gun crime, which was up 2% and murder, which rose by 3%.
The Home Office say that figures show that offences are concentrated in hotspots and are not spread evenly around England and Wales, adding that the findings are in keeping with worldwide trends of falling crime.
The figures, published by the British Crime Survey (BCS), says that there were 22,000 knife-related offences last year, including grievous bodily harm, attempted murder, woundings and robbery.
The report also claims that wile the risk of being a victim is at its lowest since the first BCS figures in 1981, high proportions of people still believe that the rate is increasing.
However, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said she was "extremely pleased" with the overall reduction.
(NS/JM)
Amongst the five million recorded crimes, all main categories saw a decrease, apart from gun crime, which was up 2% and murder, which rose by 3%.
The Home Office say that figures show that offences are concentrated in hotspots and are not spread evenly around England and Wales, adding that the findings are in keeping with worldwide trends of falling crime.
The figures, published by the British Crime Survey (BCS), says that there were 22,000 knife-related offences last year, including grievous bodily harm, attempted murder, woundings and robbery.
The report also claims that wile the risk of being a victim is at its lowest since the first BCS figures in 1981, high proportions of people still believe that the rate is increasing.
However, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said she was "extremely pleased" with the overall reduction.
(NS/JM)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
25 January 2005
Survey reveals falling level of some crimes
The overall crime rate in England and Wales is continuing to fall, according to the results of the British Crime Survey (BCS). The survey showed that the overall crime rate fell by 11%, in the year ending September 2004.
Survey reveals falling level of some crimes
The overall crime rate in England and Wales is continuing to fall, according to the results of the British Crime Survey (BCS). The survey showed that the overall crime rate fell by 11%, in the year ending September 2004.
17 October 2014
Scottish Parliament Host Human Trafficking Summit
The Scottish Parliament is to host a UK-wide summit on human trafficking, chaired by Frank Mulholland QC, the country's top prosecutor. The summit is to be attended by the heads of the prosecution services in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Scottish Parliament Host Human Trafficking Summit
The Scottish Parliament is to host a UK-wide summit on human trafficking, chaired by Frank Mulholland QC, the country's top prosecutor. The summit is to be attended by the heads of the prosecution services in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
06 November 2013
Pallial Now Investigating Over 200 Abuse Allegations
Operation Pallial, a National Crime Agency-led investigation into recent allegations of historical abuse in the care system in North Wales, is now investigating allegations from more than 200 people.
Pallial Now Investigating Over 200 Abuse Allegations
Operation Pallial, a National Crime Agency-led investigation into recent allegations of historical abuse in the care system in North Wales, is now investigating allegations from more than 200 people.
06 March 2015
Over 50 Arrested In Connection With Cyber Crimes
Over 50 people have been arrested in connection with a range of cyber offences. In total, 57 people were arrested in 25 separate incidents.
Over 50 Arrested In Connection With Cyber Crimes
Over 50 people have been arrested in connection with a range of cyber offences. In total, 57 people were arrested in 25 separate incidents.
18 October 2012
Fall In Crime Across England And Wales
Official statistics show a 6%fall in crimes against adults in England and Wales for the year ending in June. Crimes recorded by the police also fell by 6% in the same period. This continues the downward trend in recorded crime seen since 2004/05.
Fall In Crime Across England And Wales
Official statistics show a 6%fall in crimes against adults in England and Wales for the year ending in June. Crimes recorded by the police also fell by 6% in the same period. This continues the downward trend in recorded crime seen since 2004/05.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly dry day, rather cloudy, but some sunny spells, best of these in the afternoon. A few showers spread south from late morning, turning wintry in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 5 °C.Tonight:A cold evening and night with a frost. It will be largely dry, but a few wintry showers towards the north coast overnight. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
