THE downward trend in crime continues across West Yorkshire.

There were 1,347 fewer victims of crime across the county in the 12 months to September 2021 when compared with the same period the previous year, according to the latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics.

Reductions have been recorded in many crime categories including:

Violence with injury – down 2.7 per cent (689 fewer victims)

Robbery – down 17.0 per cent (472 fewer victims)

House burglary – down 26.9 per cent (3,512 fewer victims)

Vehicle crime – down 18.9 per cent (3,225 fewer victims)

Chief Constable John Robins QPM, said: “I am pleased with the continued long-term reduction in crime, particularly acquisitive crimes offences such as burglary, robbery and vehicle crime.

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said: “Although the latest figures continue to be influenced by the Covid pandemic, it is welcome news overall crime has continued to fall in West Yorkshire.

“The reductions in burglary, robbery and vehicle offences are particularly encouraging, with greater decreases than the national average.

“I am pleased violence with injury is down but violence against a person and offences for possession of weapons have both seen increases. These are areas we will continue to focus on.”