The number of burglaries in Northamptonshire is at its lowest level since June 2008.
Detective Inspector Wayne Preece from the Force Burglary Team
Northamptonshire Police set up a Burglary Team and launched Operation Crooked six months ago to make burglary a top priority for the Force. As part of the operation, the Burglary Team ensures that every burglary victim in Northamptonshire is guaranteed a visit from the Police.
Since the team was launched in April 2019, the number of home invasions has halved and is now at an 11 year low. During that period, 157 people have been arrested for burglary offences.
Detective Inspector Wayne Preece, said: “As a team, we are really pleased with the impact we have made in reducing burglaries across the county and we hope to make even more of a difference when our one year anniversary comes around.
“However, whilst having the lowest volume of burglaries in 11 years is definitely something to be proud of, we also acknowledge that there is still a lot to do and we will not become complacent.”
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold said: “People told me that the police response to burglary is a top priority for them, so I was pleased that the Chief Constable agreed to this new focus on investigation. I am thrilled with the significant results achieved so far.”
