As Chief Inspector for Welwyn Hatfield I wanted to pass on my thanks for your continued support over the past year.
The new policing years has started this April, and looking back over the past year we have achieved unprecedented crime reduction.
Over the period April 2012 to April 2013, we have had 1211 fewer victims of crime across the district, the highest reduction across Hertfordshire.
Performance over the period
• All crime across Welwyn Hatfield is down 19.5%
• Burglary in residential properties is down 21.2% which equates to 76 fewer victims
• Other Burglary (businesses/outbuildings) is down 38%
• Criminal Damage is down 24.7%
• ASB is down 24.9%
I wanted to pass on my thanks to all members of Neighbourhood Watch, and those signed up to Community Messaging, for your support. This reduction outstanding and you have all played a role in achieving that by reporting suspicious activity to us and passing on vital crime prevention information. Please never under estimate the vital contribution you all make to crime reduction.
Our focus for the next performance period remains crime reduction, particularly looking at reducing the levels of criminal damage and anti-social behaviour.
All the best and again thank you for your efforts and commitment
Welwyn Hatfield Chief Inspector
Dave Wheatley