
The latest national crime figures have today been released and in West Yorkshire total ‘recorded’ crime has risen by 24.5% but Police Chiefs insist the County remains a safe place to live and work.
Although total ‘recorded’ crime has risen by 24.5% during the 12 months to June 2016, compared to same period the previous year, a significant proportion of this Police Chiefs claim is still due to the effect of changes in recording practices coming into place.
West Yorkshire Police analysis into the impact of the changes has identified that the actual rise in becoming a victim of crime is less than 4%.
West Yorkshire Police Temporary Deputy Chief Constable John Robins said:
"Along with many other Forces up and down the country, over the last year we have made changes to the way we record crime.”
"We remain totally committed to reducing crime, re-offending and anti-social behaviour, protecting the vulnerable and supporting victims and witnesses.”