Crime in Pembrokeshire Reduced For Fifth Year In a Row

Crime in Pembrokeshire has been reduced for the fifth year in a row.

Reports of anti-social behaviour also fell in the county.

The number of crimes detected rose for the second year in a row to 47.5 per cent, which means nearly every other crime is solved.

Overall crime fell by 369 incidents from April 2009 to March 2010 compared to the same period for the previous year.

There were 118 less victims of violent crime, 18 less victims of house burglary and 64 less offences of vehicle crime.

Burglary other, which includes shed breaks, rose by just nine offences.

Chief Superintendent Dean Richards said: “Officers and staff have worked hard to keep our county safe.

“We have listened to issues from our communities and have addressed these with the council and other partners.

“This has led to a significant reduction in anti-social behaviour which was reduced by 825 offences and criminal damage which was reduced by 354 incidents.

“The number of drug offences has risen and this is due to us taking proactive action against drug dealers in the county through initiatives such as Operation Poker.”

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