Crime in Essex has fallen by almost ten per cent over the past 12 months – with violent offences significantly down.
Figures released by the Home Office for the quarter from April to June show a drop of 8.8 per cent in overall crime, with a reduction in almost every type of incident.
The number of crimes recorded was 29,372, down from 32,209 in the same period last year.
Violent crime fell by 11 per cent, with 826 fewer victims, robberies were down 4.6 per cent and burglary others – for example in sheds, garages or shops – was 16.8 per cent lower than the figures at this time in 2007.
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