‘Everyone has played part to keep Moorlands safe.’..
THE Staffordshire Moorlands has been ranked as one of the safest places to live in the UK.
The district is ranked eleventh overall in the UK with the areas of Devon and Cornwall rated as the safest places to live.
South Devon is in first place and regarded as the safest while East Devon is placed second and North Devon third. Cornwall is in fourth place.
On average in the Moorlands there were 1.03 burglaries per 1,000 people in 2021. Since 2017, the number of burglaries in the region has decreased by 13.46 per cent each year on average.
That’s according to the latest study by Confused.com.
The research analyses burglary data provided by police forces across the UK between 2017 and 2021 to identify the safest cities to live across the UK. Councillor Brian Johnson, who is a member of the Leek Crime Prevention Panel, said the news of the survey was very welcoming.
He said: “A lot of work has been done in the Staffordshire Moorlands during the last few years, which includes a lot of prevention work which is easy to implement for residents.
“We have had a lot of support from the police. There has been a demand from people for crime prevention information from us. We regular hold a stall in Leek and attend shows in the district and there is always a lot of interest. “Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras have been a great help to the police. Response cars are also coming back to the Moorlands which were based in Stoke on Trent, which is another great asset for the Moorlands as we will get a more local response.
“Over the last few years everyone has played their part in keeping the Staffordshire Moorlands safe, but there is still more work to be done. “We could do with more volunteers coming forward to join us on the crime prevention panel. Anyone interested please get in touch.”
Jessica Willock, home insurance expert at Confused.com said: “Although burglary rates seem to be dropping year on year, it’s still as important to make sure your home is safe. Secure door locks and burglary alarms aren’t only a great deterrent from potential thieves but having them will reduce your home insurance prices.
“Our guide to protecting your home from burglars outlines some of the most effective ways of keeping your house safe. One of our top recommendations is investing in home security. Nowadays, technology has advanced to give us cheap, easy to install smart home devices such as doorbells and automated lights. These will let you know who is lurking outside without you needing to go near the door.”