This compares with an average reduction of 8% nationally. This means that there were nearly 7,500 fewer victims of crime in the Cleveland Police area.
Cleveland also showed the joint highest reduction of any Force in the category of other theft (down 13%) and high reduction in robbery (down 27%), violence against the person – without injury (down 13%), and burglary (down 16%).
Let’s keep Crime down with a few ideas for keeping safe and secure over the Festive period….
12 Crime Prevention Tips for Christmas
1. Use Secure Parking – look for Park Mark Safer Parking scheme
2. Remember to remove all valuables (don’t leave them in the glove box!)
3. Keep handbag/wallet with you at all times
4. Don’t carry large amounts of cash – use cards or cheques when shopping
5. When using cards – cover your PIN number… never tell anyone your PIN number –ever!
6. When returning to your car - be aware of your surroundings and who is hanging about
7. Don’t put shopping in your car then resume shopping … someone might be watching and target your car
8. If you’re going to socialise at pubs or parties, travel with someone else and use registered taxis. Remember - Stay together
9. Watch your drink – be aware of drink spiking or drinking beyond your limit
10. Keep to main roads and busy areas (usually covered by CCTV!)
11. Use cash machines in daylight or before you go out (not late at night).
12. Keep safe and stay crime free!
Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy New Year!
