ASSAULTS, thefts from vehicles and shop thefts are on the decline in Coventry.
New figures from West Midlands Police show the number of thefts from motor vehicles has dropped by 20 per cent in the last 12 months, from 1,628 to 1,290.
Assaults with injury are down by more than 12 per cent from 3,105 to 2,721, while shop theft offences decreased by more than eight per cent – 3,460, down from 3,787 – in the same period.
Other reductions included motor vehicle theft (19 per cent), harassment (17 per cent), and theft (15 per cent).
Overall, crimes in Coventry have fallen by more than seven per cent to 32,843, down from 35,457.
Ch Supt Paul Joyce, Commander of Coventry LPA, said: “These reductions are testament to the hard work of our officers across Coventry.
“We’ve worked hard to take a robust and proactive approach to crime through identifying trends and particular areas of concern and have secured some excellent results.
“The last 12 months is a good start, but we want to do more to make sure Coventry remains a safe place to live and work.
“It is vital the public continue to tell us where and when they see suspicious activity and crime, as that helps us plan our patrols and operations, arrest more suspects and work with partners to take action earlier.”
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said the force’s officers relied on the public letting them know where and when crimes happen, as well as reporting suspicious activity.
They added: “All of this helps our teams build a clear picture of where and when to carry out their operations and who the individuals are committing these crimes.”
Report anything suspicious to West Midlands Police by calling 101, make anonymous reports to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency.
