Crime down for third year running

Campaigns to crack down on crime brought success

Crime rates are down for the third year running in Norwich, Broadland and South Norfolk according to police figures.

Between 1 April 2005, and 31 March 2006 164 fewer offences of violence were reported than in the previous year, which amounts to a reduction of 3%.

Robberies fell 5% and home burglaries by 4% but the largest reductions were in crime at business premises which dropped by 236 incidents - 14% down.

There were also 302 fewer vehicle crimes amounting to a fall of 11%.

Sup Jim Smerdon said: "Crimes like burglary are actually at a third of what they were three or four years ago.

"Police projects and operations have also had a huge impact in helping us to reduce violence against the person."