Cheshire has recorded sixth largest fall in crime across England and Wales, latest figures show.
Statistics from Office of National Statistics (ONS) show crime is down by 3.9% in Cheshire – more than 2,000 fewer crime victims.
Theft, robbery, burglary and shoplifting has fallen.
But sexual offences has risen, which Cheshire Police claim shows an increasing confidence among victims report these crimes.
Cheshire’s Deputy Chief Constable Janette McCormick (pictured) said: “Crime statistics are only part of the picture.
“The Constabulary is continuing to tackle crime with a number of new and large scale operations such as Operation Hatay and Crossbow – two high profile operations which targeted both wanted offenders and those using the county′s roads to commit crime.”
Operation Shield was launched in March to tackle burglary from homes and businesses with the use of a DNA liquid used to mark property.
The Chief Constable Simon Byrne and the Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer also launched the ‘We′re Here′ commitments last month.
“These latest results show the proactive approach to policing does work,” added Dep Chief Const McCormick.
Mr Dwyer, a former Crewe & Nantiwch Borough Councillor, said: “The Constabulary is performing well, it is doing more to tackle the crimes the public tell me matter to them most and they wanted the police to do more about.
“The 3.9% fall in crime is a stark figure but it actually means 2,171 fewer victims of crime.
“The Constabulary has taken positive steps and introduced initiatives which target offenders but also assist the public in keeping themselves safe.
“By working with the public, the police can make a significant impact on people′s lives for the better and I am delighted that crime continues to fall.”
The important word here is ‘recorded’. People don’t call the Police anymore because they know it is pointless. The only time anyone rings the Police is when they need a crime number for their insurance company. There is to much emphasis nowadays on statistics and little effort placed on investigating criminal activity.