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Ealing first for reducing crime in London (PR 1061)
Ealing has been ranked the top borough in London for reducing the numbers of crimes committed this year.
According to the Metropolitan Police Service figures for Ealing have 2000 less offences compared to 1 April to 16 September last year.
In 2006 10993 crimes were committed, compared to 8993 this year.
During this period Ealing has been achieving crime reductions in priority crime areas.
Motor vehicle crime is down 21.1%, a difference of 670 offences.
Personal robbery is down 38.2% a difference of 396 offences.
Theft from the person, which includes crimes such as pick pocketing and snatches from the person, is down 24.6%, a difference of 129 offences.
Violent crime is down 4%, a difference of 101 offences.
Burglary is down 5.5%, a difference of 94 offences.
Police and Ealing Council have been working closely together on proactive operations such as targeting priority offenders, tackling antisocial behaviour, the closure of local crack houses and cannabis factories, motor vehicle decoy initiative and the introduction of the Safer Transport Team is improving safety on the boroughs transport network.
Ealing currently has eleven dispersal orders and six controlled drinking zones to tackle anti social behaviour and over half of Ealing’s persistent priority offenders are on remand or in custody as a result of the joint working taking place across the borough.
Councillor Sue Emment, Cabinet Member for Safer Communities, said: “Making Ealing Safer is one the Council’s top priorities.
“Ealing Council has reduced crime more than any other borough since April and will continue to work towards reducing it further and the effect it has on the people of Ealing.”
The Council’s Community Safety Team and the Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams have delivered awareness and information events to residents, which have also contributed to the number of offences decreasing.
The most recent community safety initiative prompted arrests for offences such as possession of an offensive weapon, theft, driving while disqualified and possession of drugs with intent to supply.
For more information on the events, or to receive crime prevention materials, please contact the Ealing Community Safety Team on 020 8825 7600.
The Council’s other two priorities are cleaner streets and value
for money.