Local Police Welcome Decline In Crime Within The Region

On the basis of the most recent recorded crime figures (to December 2021), the Office for National Statistics revealed that crime in this area has decreased.

Assistant Chief Constable Darren Downs has welcomed the news of the reduction in crime while nationally overall crime rates have increased.

The report found that:

• Humberside Police crime has decreased by 2.2% against a national average of a 6.5% increase.
• Sexual offences have dropped by 2.9% across Humberside against an average of 21.7% increase nationally.
• Drug offences in the region have decreased by 3.1% against a national increase of 11% decrease.
• Theft offences decreased by 14% overall, with theft from a person increasing by 4.8%, burglary decreasing by 24.6%, vehicle offences decreasing by 20.2%, and shoplifting decreasing by 15.8%.

Assistant Chief Constable Darren Downs said;

“I’m pleased to report that Humberside’s crime has reduced again this year, at a time when nationally there has been an increase. A large part of this achievement is undoubtedly due to our increased visibility, and our ongoing commitment to ensuring our communities feel safe and protected.”

“We’ve seen burglary reduce by 24.6%, which we’re particularly pleased by. Offences of this nature have a huge impact on the victims, as they can leave them fearing for their safety, often in their own homes, so to see declining crime rates is a great achievement. We continue to run various education and awareness campaigns relating to a burglary which helps us ensure that the rates remain low.”

In addition, the report pointed out that Humberside Police’s ongoing efforts to reduce drug-related crime have been successful, as crime related to drugs decreased by 3.1%.

Humberside Police have taken a proactive approach to deal with drug-related crime by operating Operation Galaxy, ensuring that the region remains an undesirable place to deal with illicit drugs.

ACC Downs added;

“During the last 12 months, our Operation Galaxy team continues to work tirelessly to ensure that those involved in drugs-related offences are dealt with. Through daily warrants, searches and arrests, the teams have effectively reduced the impact that drugs are having on our communities, and we can clearly see the results of that in the figures released today.”

Furthermore, the latest awareness campaign Get Consent continues to have a positive impact on reducing sexual crimes (down 2.9%).

The ‘Get Consent’ campaign reminds people to ask for consent when taking advantage of the night-time economy. Last year, social media and all night-time venues in the region were used in the campaign.