Today's crime statistics are heartening but unsurprising

National Policing Lead on Crime Statistics, Chief Constable Jeff Farrar, said:

“The statistics issued today are heartening but unsurprising.

“They confirm to us that crime is continuing to fall and that the effect of prominent operations, such as Yewtree and the launch of Action Fraud, are resulting in more reporting of sexual offences and fraudulent activity.

“Increased reporting allows us to get the fullest picture of these crime areas and make sure our work to combat them is properly resourced, as well as ensuring that we can maintain public confidence in the policing response.

“The police service is committed to further cutting crime and using our resources efficiently to keep the country as safe as possible.

“The College of Policing have today issued the Code of Ethics to officers and staff across the country; the code specifically refers to the need to comply with the National Crime Recording Standard.”

ONS crime statistics - http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/crime-stats/crime-statistics/period-ending-december-2013/stb-crime-stats-dec-2013.html

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