subject: Cutting Crime In Teesside [print this page] Crime in Teesside is continuing to fall year on year, taking it from one of the highest areas of crime just a few years ago, to way down the list today. In the last year alone it has seen a 15% reduction in the amount of crime committed in the area, which correlates to around 7,500 less victims of crime than last year, making it one of the top areas for reduction of crime in the country. The news comes at a time when finances are being cut all the time and bad news is all around, which makes the massive drop all the more impressive.
One of the biggest areas that has been reduced is robberies, falling an amazing 27% in just twelve months. So why is it that the figures are dropping so dramatically? It falls down to two main points: the great work done by Cleveland police and public awareness.
More and more people are installing home security in Teesside. From alarm systems to CCTV security cameras in Teesside residences and businesses, more and more people have been taking the once frightening crime statistics into their own hands and ensuring that they are protected.
The Cleveland police force now has the highest level of public confidence in the country meaning that they will also undoubtedly be feared more than any other force by criminals. However, they dont plan to stop there with this good work, and have pledged to do everything possible to improve their performance even further.
However, just because crime rates have fallen, it does not mean people can simply become complacent. Home security in Teesside is still as important as ever and sales of CCTV camera systems in Teesside wont be slowing anytime soon. After all, however good a police force is, they cant do it all on their own.
