Policing in action
Policing in Action is our chance to let you know what we’re
doing about the crimes that matter the most to you.
Every month we’ll publish statistics telling you how we’re doing
at solving burglary and cases of criminal damage and theft.
You’ll also be able to see how many irresponsible drivers we’ve
dealt with.
We publish the information as part of our commitment to provide
the public with updates on local crime and policing issues.
All of the figures below relate to December, 2011.
290 fixed penalty notices were issued to drivers for using a
mobile phone while driving
A fixed penalty notice is a one-off fine the police can issue
for traffic offences.
We solved* 80 dwelling burglaries and 39
other burglaries
We define burglary as entry to a building as a trespasser with
the intent to steal, inflict grievous bodily harm or commit
damage.
A dwelling is a building that is fit for inhabitation or a
vessel or vehicle that is lived in e.g, a houseboat.
4304 people were breathalysed at the
roadside. 190 of those tested gave a positive
sample.
A result is positive when there are 35 micrograms of alcohol or
more present in 100 millilitres of breath. Drinking two pints of
normal strength beer could put you over the limit.
We solved* 155 cases of criminal damage.
Criminal damage refers to crimes where a person intentionally or
recklessly destroys or causes damage to another person's property.
It includes vandalism and graffiti.
We solved* 23 cases of theft of motor
vehicles
Theft is the dishonest appropriation of property belonging to
another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of
it.
*Solved refers to a sanction detection. In simple terms, a
detection is a solved crime.
A sanction detection occurs when:
- Something has happened which the government recognises as a
crime
- A suspect has been identified and is aware of the
detection
- The victim has been informed that the offence has been
detected
- The suspect has been charged, reported for summons, cautioned,
been issued with a penalty notice or has asked for the
offence to be taken into consideration at court.