A Shropshire MP has praised efforts by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in reducing rural crime in the county, but has called on local councillors to help join the fight to cut offences.
Speaking after talks with with West Mercia PCC John Campion, Ludlow MP Philip Dunne welcomed a five per cent drop in rural crime that has been helped by a boost in police numbers.
He said:"Total recorded crime in Shropshire is down five per cent on the year to the date, with big reductions in the burglary of both homes and businesses. We have also seen an 18 per cent reduction in anti-social behaviour, thanks to targeted work by West Mercia Police." "Many across South Shropshire have been proactive in encouraging measures to cut crime, like Smartwater marking of valuables.
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