9 Crime

Crime Sections:

Key DataHeadline Statistics for Crime information in and about the South West over 2009
IntroductionLooking at the factors affecting crime in the region and an overview of current challenges
Trends in Recorded CrimePlus levels of recorded crime in relation to other regions
Trends in British Crime SurveyInformation on the BCS, which places South West crime statistics in relation to other UK regions
Violent CrimeConsiders recorded violent crime in the region
BurglaryAnalysis of instances of burglary in the South West
Vehicle CrimeLooking at trends and rates of vehicle crime in the region and sub-regions
Drug MisuseLooks at drug-related incidences in the South West
Anti-social BehaviourIssues relating to anti-social behaviour in the region
Fear of CrimeLooks at perceived levels of crime and worry about crime in relation to actual level of crime in the region
Confidence in the Police and the Criminal Justice SystemAnalyses people attidutes towards the police and CJS in the South West
Rural and Urban DimensionsLooks at recorded crime in the South West split by rural and urban areas
Crime at the Local Authority LevelLooks at crime levels against local authorities
ConclusionSummation of issues and challenges posed by crime in the region and its sub-regions