Crime falls 10% despite cutsThe performance of Cheshire Police is continuing to improve, despite budget cuts.
The number of recorded crimes between April and September this year is down more than 10% on last year′s figures from 33,777 to 30,305.
This includes a reduction of nearly 17% in violent crimes resulting in injury and a 14% drop in the number of serious acquisitive crimes, including robbery, domestic burglary and vehicle crime.
The average time for police to attend serious incidents has also improved, dropping from 10.25 minutes to 10.02 minutes and the percentage of people expressing "confidence in the police in this area" is up from 64.5 per cent to 71.5 per cent.
The Coalition Government ordered the Police Authority to save £11.1million on the budget for the current financial year and make savings currently forecast at over £32million over a four year period.
Margaret Ollerenshaw, chairman of Cheshire Police Authority said, "Planning for the reduction in spending began last year and the Constabulary is on course to achieve the savings required for 2011/12.
"Despite the resourcing reductions, the improvements in performance continue. This is due to improvements in the way we work and a focus on what matters to the public of Cheshire."
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If it does where is the nearest, Macc?, I know Wythenshawe and Airport are alot closer but they are GMP & Airport, seperate Authoritys no?