Data shows GMP improvements in tackling burglary, rape, and violent crime offences
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGreater Manchester Police has solved nearly 50 per cent more crimes in the last year compared to three years ago, according to new figures.
The force said they have 'driven down' crimes such as burglary, violent crime, and theft, while arrests have increased. Recently Home Office crime figures for 2023 also show GMP have solved double the amount of rape offences than during the previous year, and increased domestic abuse arrests by 90 per cent.
The force said their performance is 'ahead of the national trend' and is 'rapidly improving' after a 'back to basics' approach to policing.
It comes after they were placed into 'special measures' between 2020 and 2022. READ MORE: Teacher groomed pupil, 15, for sex with Trafford Centre visit and bought him £345 Gucci belt before falling pregnant by another student and giving them 'I love you daddy' baby grow, jury told In the year up to March 2024 the data shows they solved 48% more crimes compared to three years ago, and have arrested twice as many suspects since March 2021.
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