WEST Mercia has bucked the national trend as the Office for National Statistics recorded a six per cent fall in overall crime and reductions in key crime types.
From December 2023 to December 2024 there have been decreases in shoplifting by five per cent, residential burglary by 22 per cent, serious violence offences by 10 per cent, theft from the person by four per cent and vehicle offences six per cent.
Whilst rape offences have fallen by two per cent, other sexual offences have risen by 10 per cent.
PCC John Campion said: “As PCC, I am focused on ensuring the public are not only safe but feel safe too.
“This significant drop in crime, going against the national picture, demonstrates the proactive work West Mercia Police is doing to tackle the bread-and-butter issues that communities care about.
“There is no room for complacency, and I remain concerned about the prevalence of violence against women and girls in our society.
“That’s why I am committed to working with the Chief Constable to build on these foundations by delivering more for the communities of West Mercia.”
