Monday 28 April 2014

Stephen Metcalfe MP: Crime continues to fall in Essex

Stephen Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has welcomed the
news that crime has fallen once again over the last twelve months. Latest figures from the independent Office for National Statistics show that since 2010 recorded crime in Essex has fallen by 3%.

This trend is supported by the independent Crime Survey of England and Wales and a fall in violent crime shown by fewer people going to hospital with injuries from violent incidents. 

More broadly across England and Wales, crime is down by more than 10% since the general election and down 15% in 2013 meaning that it is now at the lowest levels since records began in 1981.

Commenting, Mr Metcalfe said: “It is great news that crime has fallen in Essex and local police officers in South Basildon and East Thurrock can be rightly proud of their success in cutting crime.” 

“The Government has cut police red tape and given them one simple target: cut crime.  And that’s what they are doing.   This means people are safer on the streets, at home, and at work – helping to build better communities in the local area and across Essex. I have every confidence that this trend can continue and look forward to seeing even safer streets in the future.”