Crime down in the City

Crime in the City of London fell for the seventh consecutive year in 2009, according to Home Office figures released today (22 April).

There were 659 fewer crimes in the City in 2009 than in 2008 – a fall of nine per cent.

The drop in crime is reflected in the City community’s confidence in their police. The Government wants to raise public confidence that police and local councils are dealing with the anti-social behaviour and crime issues that matter locally.

The target for every force is for 60 per cent of the community to have confidence in the police and local council by 2012.

The City is already ahead of that target. A recent street survey of workers and residents showed 65 per cent of people have confidence in the force.

Assistant Commissioner Frank Armstrong said: “As a police force our aim is not only to reduce crime, but also to make sure the public feel safe. These figures show that we are meeting that goal.

“More important is the story behind the figures: fewer victims of crime, safer streets and a community that enjoys living in one of the safest places in the country."