Big drop in Lanarkshire crimes involving offensive weapons

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Crimes involving people carrying offensive weapons are down across Lanarkshire by more than a quarter.The area has recorded a drop of more than 60 fewer offences against the same reporting period last year, a reduction from 262 to 200.Total recorded incidents of housebreaking are also down by more than 140 according to Police Scotland’s Quarter 4 Performance Report.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell, told Lanarkshire Live : "Reductions in crimes are always welcome news for our communities who I hope feel assured by these latest statistics. “Where we see increases in recorded crime, like indecent sexual assault for example, which is up in line with the national picture, this does not always represent an actual rise in the crime itself but can instead represent increased confidence in reporting.“Lanarkshire’s communities are telling us we are doing well in delivering a consistent service and we are using their feedback to develop our local policing plans to ensure we can maintain that.“I would encourage them to continue engaging with us, whether that’s talking to officers