Home burglaries fall by over 20 per cent in Sheffield

The number of burglaries across Sheffield has fallen by more than a fifth in the last year, according to South Yorkshire Police.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Jan 2016, 13:36 BST
Updated 20th Jan 2016, 13:39 BST
South Yorkshire Police say they have recorded hundreds of fewer burglary offences across Sheffield in the last year.South Yorkshire Police say they have recorded hundreds of fewer burglary offences across Sheffield in the last year.
South Yorkshire Police say they have recorded hundreds of fewer burglary offences across Sheffield in the last year.

Figures published by the force today show that 743 fewer homes were burgled across the city in 2015, compared to the previous 12 months.

In 2014, there was a total of 3,614 burglary dwelling offences recorded across Sheffield, which the force reported then to be the lowest yearly total to date.

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However, in 2015 the figure fell further to 2,871 home burglaries, a reduction of just over 20 per cent.

The figures include attempted burglary, distraction burglary and aggravated burglary offences.

Detective Chief Inspector Steve Whittaker said: “Any burglary is an extremely intrusive crime which can have a huge impact on victims. Often, items of hugely sentimental value are taken which can never be replaced, not to mention the psychological impacts a crime like this can have on a victim.

“I am pleased to see that the number of burglary dwelling offences has fallen and these figures represent the hard work, commitment and continued operations and enforcement that South Yorkshire Police staff and partners continue to carry out across Sheffield.

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“I would like to thank all of those who have been involved and who have helped to drive down the number of offences recorded in the city, making Sheffield a safer place.

“I also hope that these figures send out a clear message to those who think about committing such crimes that we are dedicated to bringing those offenders to justice and will continue to work on operations and initiatives to tackle these offences.”

Residents should remain vigilant, he said, by making sure any locks, doors and windows are in working order and are secure, while people should avoid posting on social media when they are going away and leaving their home empty.