Shipston sees largest crime reduction in Warwickshire

Shipston’s Safer Neighbourhood Team has seen the largest reduction in crime across the whole of Warwickshire. From April 2014 to the first week of the New Year, crime reduced by 17%, while reports of anti-social behaviour also reduced by 17% in the area.

The Shipston SNT patch covers 54 villages as well as the town of Shipston. Thanks to the determination of the town’s local police officer, Craig Purcell, the team was one of the first SNTs to be given access to more effective and reliable mobile technology, giving access to essential police data when on patrol.

Since adopting a proactive approach to patrols, Shipston’s SNT has seized over 50 vehicles, with 55 people reported or charged to court.[nbsp]

Mayor, Philip Vial, said “On behalf of all councillors, I would like to congratulate PC Craig Purcell and his team on these results which shows their hard work and proactive attitude is paying off.”

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