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"Tories are going soft on crime" says Home Secretary as crime in Yorkshire and the Humber falls by 8%

"These figures show that Labour's tough action is working"

 

 

Figures released today (Thursday Jan 21) show that crime across Yorkshire and the Humber, has fallen by 8%, with burglary, robbery and violence all down this quarter. This welcome drop, which will be welcomed by people across Yorkshire and the Humber, is the latest indication that Labour's tough line and investment in frontline services is making our communities safer.

Alan Johnson, Labour's Home Secretary & MP for Hull West and Hessle, said:

"Today's figures show that the crimes the public care most about are falling across the country with burglary, robbery and violence all down this quarter and overall police recorded crime reduced by eight per cent.

"I'm very pleased to see that confidence in the police is increasing and the number of people worried about high levels of antisocial behaviour has fallen to 15 per cent - the lowest on record. The British Crime Survey also shows and the risk of being a victim is at its lowest point ever.

"The fall in crime across the Yorkshire and Humber region shows the difference that can be made when we work together to tackle crime and is a testament to the effort and commitment shown by police and crime reduction partners around the region."

"New Labour always understood about tackling the causes of crime. As the latest crime figures show - your streets are safer.

"When it comes to the general election voters will have to take a decision about which party they trust to tackle crime. The Tories tried this week to show they are tough on crime but they can't airbrush the truth.

"David Cameron has ignored middle Britain's concerns about crime in favour of attracting plaudits from their liberal dinner party friends.

"Labour is keeping Britain's streets safe. As we get closer to the election, the choice will become increasingly clear.

"As the Tories have shown this week, the risk of the Conservatives will become ever clearer as the public discover their soft attitude to law and order."

Promoted by Ray Collins, General Secretary, the Labour Party, on behalf of the Labour Party, both at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HA.
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