Top cop hails burglary reduction
Hannah Shroot • Published 17 Jul 2012 16:45
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A TOP policeman has heralded a reduction in the number of burglaries as 'fantastic'.
So far this year, There have been 265 burglaries in Slough, down 23 (8%) from the same time last year.
Slough Local Police Area superintendent Richard Humphrey said: "We are seeing real successes in reducing burglary in Slough which is fantastic."
He added there has been no increase in Asian Gold thefts since the start of the Asian wedding season in June. Asian gold thefts accounted for a third of all burglary offences in Slough between April last year and March this year, reaching 300 in total.
So far this year, 45 people in Slough have been charged for burglary offences.
Superintendent Humphrey said: "We still ask people to people to be vigilant about protecting their properties."
He encouraged home owners to ensure windows and doors are securely locked, and valuable items stored securely in banks or safes.
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PTD0201
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Jul 18, 09:14
Report commentHe's having a laugh, there's been 15 burglaries on my road alone in the last year
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JUDGE1066
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Jul 23, 00:04
Report commentIt's reported crime too, no accounting for the people who don't get a crime number, unfortunately, so many people believe what they read, so much manipulating of figures.
Crime down......Only reported crime
Unemployment down, under employment UP ( part time work)
There are over 9 million people in this country economically inactive between the age of 16 and 65
Inflation down....have you ever seen what the inflation basket is made up of?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2012/mar/13/inflation-basket-goods-2012-full-list
Scroll down half way, talk about cooking the books lol.
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