Number of crimes taking place in Glasgow fall
Figures show sexual crimes, attempted murders and homicides have all decreased.
The number of crimes taking place in Glasgow has dropped.
The number of sexual crimes recorded in the division fell from 837 to 648 in the nine months to December 31, 2019, when compared to the same period last year.
The amount of reported attempted murders is also down and there were two fewer homicides year-on-year.
Figures also show fewer housebreakings have happened.
Despite this, the total weapons offences have increased from 1,031 to 1,232.
Chief Superintendent Hazel Hendren, commander of Greater Glasgow Division, said:
“Homicides are down, attempted murder is down and sexual crimes are down from April to December last year.
“Local officers are working with partners to reduce crime and make Glasgow safe. Where specific crimes like fire-raising and vandalism have increased, my local policing teams will continue to target these.
“Rises in recorded crime can reflect an increase in our communities’ confidence in coming forward to report crime and I really welcome that.
“Every division in Police Scotland has the best of local and the strength of national – that’s local access to specialist services whose expertise can be drawn upon to support local violence reduction initiatives.
“As the city gears up to host the Euros in the summer and the United Nations 26th Conference of the Parties, I will continue to work in close collaboration with partners to support a downward trend in crime to keep Glasgow safe.”
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