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25/01/2007
Recorded crime falls but drugs offences rise
Total recorded crime in England and Wales has fallen by 3%, but figures published today have revealed an increase in drug offences and robberies.
The British Crime Survey, which deals with crimes reported between July and September revealed an increase in muggings, which were up 14%, drugs offences rose by 9% and robberies were up 1%.
The quarterly Survey also noted that vandalism was up by 11% with almost three million incidents reported.
However, overall recorded crime was down by 3% and crimes involving personal injury were down by 7% in the period.
The Prime Minister congratulated police on the crime figures.
He said: "Tough laws - including a minimum five years for possessing a gun - are bearing fruit. Neighbourhood policing teams are expanding across the UK. In London every community now has its own patrolling team. And this has been achieved while still driving down burglary and vehicle crime."
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The British Crime Survey, which deals with crimes reported between July and September revealed an increase in muggings, which were up 14%, drugs offences rose by 9% and robberies were up 1%.
The quarterly Survey also noted that vandalism was up by 11% with almost three million incidents reported.
However, overall recorded crime was down by 3% and crimes involving personal injury were down by 7% in the period.
The Prime Minister congratulated police on the crime figures.
He said: "Tough laws - including a minimum five years for possessing a gun - are bearing fruit. Neighbourhood policing teams are expanding across the UK. In London every community now has its own patrolling team. And this has been achieved while still driving down burglary and vehicle crime."
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More than 20 people have been charged with drug offences following a number of raids carried out in London, Gravesend, Dover and Deal. A total of 23 people were arrested during twenty raids carried out over three days. The suspects, ranging in age from 17 to 52, have all been charged in connection with the supply of class A drugs.
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