South Yorkshire crime rate plunges

POLICE chiefs are celebrating a 13 per cent cut in crime . . . but they are warning that there is still more work to do.

POLICE chiefs are celebrating a 13 per cent cut in crime—but they are warning that there is still more work to do.

South Yorkshire has seen the fourth largest drop in crime in the country, according to latest annual statistics.

But Assistant Chief Constable Andy Holt said that there was more work to be done and is confident that the force will meet future challenges.

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South Yorkshire figures for violence against the person showed the second largest reduction of all forces, while there were also substantial drops in house burglaries and vehicle theft.

The report also details a significant increase in public confidence in the force, recognising the drive to make the force more community focussed, while satisfaction levels remain at 83.5 per cent, just below the 85 per cent target.

Mr Holt said: “I'm delighted with the progress we've made and I'm delighted our success has been recognised.

“Equally I understand that maintaining that success and further improving our performance is going to be extremely challenging given the financial situation that the force is going to face after the Comprehensive Spending Review.”

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