Burglaries on decline in city
THE number of burglaries has fallen in almost all areas of greater Nottingham.
Data from the national Police UK database shows all but four areas saw burglary reports fall in October and November, compared to the same period in 2019.
The figures break down the number of crimes reported in each policing area of Nottingham.
As the data is recorded by policing areas, it means a couple of neighbourhoods or villages are grouped together as one area.
The part of the city with the fewest burglaries in October and November was the area encompassing Gedling, Burton Joyce and villages, where just three burglaries were reported to police. This was a fall from 15 in 2019. Four policing areas recorded just five burglaries. These were Calverton, Ravenshead and Villages, Cotgrave and Wiverton, Daybrook and Bonington, and The Meadows.
The Calverton area saw the most dramatic year-onyear decline of these four areas, dropping from 23 reported cases in the same period in 2019.
The area with the most recorded burglaries was West Bridgford, with 59 incidents reported to police. However, this was a dramatic fall from the 94 burglaries reported in 2019.
The area to see the biggest rise in burglaries was Bingham – where reports increased from 10 to
33.
Other areas to record marginal rises include Bilborough, Eastwood and Sneinton.
Chief Superintendent Rob Griffin, of Nottinghamshire Police, said burglaries fell by five percent across the county. However, he says even one burglary is “one too many” and outlined some of the work being done by officers to tackle the crime. He said: “Burglary fell by five percent in Nottinghamshire in the year to the end of June 2020 and this was also a trend for the force well before lockdown began.
“That being said, one burglary is simply one too many and we want burglars to know that we will relentlessly pursue them, we will catch up with them and they will be robustly dealt with.
“Burglary is a hugely invasive crime which aside from financial loss causes significant upset to victims. “People should always feel safe in their homes and that’s why we’re continuing to work so hard, working closely with our partners, to drive burglary down.
“Now the nights are darker for longer, we’re urging residents to be extra vigilant and help us keep their homes safe by making sure their homes are secure.
“Most burglaries happen because a door or window has been left open or unlocked, which is really an open invitation for burglars.
“We can’t stress enough how important it is to make sure your front and back doors and your windows are kept closed and locked at all times, even when you’re in the house.”
We want burglars to know that we will relentlessly pursue them
To see the full figures and the complete area-by-area breakdown online go to www.nottinghampost. com/news/local-news/nottinghamburglary-best-and-worst-4909118
Chief Superintendent Rob Griffin