Burglaries in West Midlands fall by 20%. Police solve twice as many crimes, focusing on repeat offenders.
The drop is about 20%, pretty big news. That means around 2,300 fewer homes were broken into. Apparently, this is the second biggest drop nationally.
The police force are solving twice as many crimes now. However, they admit there is still work to do. They even returned stolen ashes and an MBE medal.
Police target repeat offenders to stop burglaries. The police are trying to solve every burglary they can. The police say they visit homes after burglaries.
Last month, they went to all break-ins in progress. They go to 95% of other burglaries when possible. Sometimes victims are away or don’t want a visit.
The police are focusing on neighborhood patrols. Local officers carry out the investigations. They work with the Roads Policing Unit to arrest criminals.
Police are reviewing burglary investigations closely. They want to ensure justice for victims of burglaries. Recovering stolen property is important to them.
The police have a “Crime Free Team” too. This team helps non-violent burglars stop re-offending. They offer support to escape drugs and find jobs.
People in the program can admit past crimes. Also, they can return stolen items to victims. Re-offending results in a harsher sentence for the people who participate in the program.