Police welcome crimemapping service

Deputy Chief Constable Simon Byrne

Greater Manchester Police has welcomed the new National Crimemapping service that has been launched to give the public more access to local crime data.

The Force has seen some of the biggest reductions in crime in the whole of England and Wales and has the lowest level of crime in the area for 10 years.

Figures released earlier this month showed there had been almost 30,000 fewer victims following this crackdown on crime.

The Force is highlighting the new system developed by National Policing Improvement Agency for the Home Office that allows people to view crime and antisocial behaviour down to street level. All information will be updated on a monthly basis.

Deputy Chief Constable Simon Byrne said: "This service allows the community to get a real insight into what types of crimes are happening on their doorsteps.

"I welcome such transparency as it also gives us an opportunity to show what strides we are making in tackling the crimes that most affect residents.

"High profile operations and a focus on neighbourhood policing are making a real difference to the area and we are determined to make it even safer with your help.

"We can all play our part in driving crime out of Greater Manchester and I hope this new service will encourage even greater cooperation between the police and the public, whether that's by residents setting up or taking part in a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, joining us a volunteer or Special Constable or even passing information to local officers or via Crimestoppers."

The online map allows residents to view figures for all crime as well as burglary, robbery, violence, vehicle crime, other crime and antisocial behaviour. Contact details are available for neighbourhood policing teams, and beat meetings are also publicised on the site. Greater Manchester is a busy area with around 2.5 million people resident and many thousands more visiting each week.

You can access the website at: www.police.uk