Bellshill Bobbies Crime Clampdown Welcomed

I've read some fantastic news today in that crime in Bellshill has fallen over the past 12 months, according to a new report from Strathclyde Police.

With the Scottish Conservatives responsible for delivering 1000 additional Police in Scotland over the last four years as a result of our budget negotiations, it is very encouraging to see a positive impact on crime reduction.

A local public consultation exercise carried out by the Bellshill Sub-Division identified drunk or disorderly behaviour, drug dealing and drug use and assault and violent crime as main concerns.

Based on looking at the months December - February and comparing it with the same 3 month period over the last 5 years:

· Crimes of Murder and Attempted Murder have decreased by over 33%

· Crimes of Serious Assault have decreased by over 6%

· Crimes of Minor Assault have decreased by over 18%

· Domestic abuse crimes have decreased by over 24%

· Race related crimes have decreased by 4%

· Homophobic crimes have decreased by 80%

· Incidents of street drinking reported to the police have decreased by over 25%

· Incidents of youth disorder have decreased by over 48%

· Crime involving indecent behaviour have decreased by over 39%

These statistics are very encouraging and the hard work the Police undertake to keep our streets safe is extremely welcomed and often under appreciated.

The 2 Sargeants and 10 Community Police Constables who are working exclusively in the Bellshill area are to be congratulated on their achievements.

For a breakdown of the raw data, please follow this link