Crime Crash

Strong partnership.

Carlisle & Eden Crime and Reduction Partnership (CDRP) have reason to be pleased with the most recent British Crime Survey comparator figures for the period April to June 2007.

Between April and June 2006 there were a total of 3,687 crimes committed, during the same period during 2007 a total of 3,245 crimes were committed, showing a significant drop of 442 offences or 12%.

Acquisitive crime including robbery, car theft, domestic burglary and theft from unattended cars all fell by 18.7% compared to the previous year.

Criminal damage including damage to cars, houses, other buildings and arson all fell by 7.8% compared to the previous year.

Violent crime including wounding, wounding endangering life, assault showed a decrease of 2.8% on the previous year.

The current CDRP priorities, which include contributing to a high quality of life for all, and creating an environment where people can feel secure and live without the threat or fear of crime are reflected in these performance figures. They are a testament to the hard work and dedication of all of the partners involved in helping to make Carlisle and Eden among the safest places to live in the country.

Mary Robinson Chair of Carlisle & Eden CDRP said:

these figures show that the CDRP's approach to tackling local issues with residents, through close partnership work, actively supports improvements in the quality of life for people living in Carlisle and Eden. Helping to make the area one of the safest places in which to live, work and visit.

Cllr Judy Prest portfolio holder for Health and Wellbeing said:

the CDRP has through working in partnership with the local community significantly reduced crime in the area and additionally supported the drive to make Carlisle a Cleaner, Greener and Safer place for all residents.

North Cumbria Chief Superintendent Andy Davidson said:

these figures demonstrate that we are working hard to address local people's concerns and reduce the fear of crime, reducing the areas crime figures by 12% on the same period last year is a significant achievement. Another example of positive action taken with our partners to make the residents of Carlisle and Eden feel safe and secure.