Greater Manchester has lowest crime rates for a decade

Crime in Greater Manchester is at its lowest level for 10 years, according to the latest police figures for the past 12 months.

The results for the year from April 2009 to March 2010 show there have been 35,901 fewer victims of crime due to a 12.7 per cent reduction in crime across the region. It shows the impact operations, initiatives and changes to policing are having by cutting crime in major categories.

Figures show:
- Domestic burglary reduced by 15.2 per cent, 3,610 fewer victims
- Robbery down by 14.9 per cent, 1,052 fewer victims
- Vehicle crime down 19.3 per cent, 7,592 fewer victims
- Violence against the person with injury reduced by 9.2 per cent, 2,058 fewer victims

Gun crime has also been significantly reduced with the number of firearms discharges down 27.4 per cent in the 12 months. This is the lowest level in the last eight years according to figures back to April 2003.

Chief Constable Peter Fahy said: "We have been continuing to make improvements to the service we provide which is reflected in the figures. But we know we need to do more and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour and improve public confidence, and that is what we will do in the year ahead.

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