DCC Rod Hansen from Gloucestershire Constabulary reports that in Gloucestershire there has been a 0.4% reduction in reported crime, great you may think however when the figures are examined more closely it becomes apparent that there has been a rise in Burglary and Theft.

Figures in DCC Rod Hansen’s statement report a 9.5% increase in Burglary, an 11.3% increase in Domestic Burglary, and a 7.9% increase in Non-Domestic Burglary.  However this statement reports a 1.6% decrease in Criminal Damage and Arson.

In comparison Crime statistics for June 2014 in Worcestershire report the following Burglaries:

Broadway (3)

Evesham North and South (8)

Harvington (5)

Littletons (5)

Pershore (2)

These are worrying figures considering this is for one month only.

With these published increases in Burglary now is the time to review your home security arrangements, it won’t be long before the darker nights draw in which is an ideal time for Burglars to strike.

Please have a look at our other blogs which give suggestions for improving your Security.  If you would like some further advice please do not hesitate to give us a call, we would be more than happy to offer some suggestions to improve your security.

DCC Rod Hansen’s full statement can be viewed at: http://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/Latest%20News/Press%20Releases/2014/July/item37448.html

The full crime statistics for Worcestershire can be viewed at:

http://atlas.worcestershire.gov.uk/IAS/profiles/profile?profileId=38&geoTypeId=16&geoIds=47UF