Prevention Branch helping to reduce neighbourhood crime and enhance community safety
The Prevention Branch, led by Chief Superintendent John-Paul Ruffle, focuses on reducing crime and enhancing community safety in Greater Manchester through intelligence-led policing, partnerships with local authorities, and innovative prevention strategies. Neighbourhood crime has decreased by 17% over the past year, with significant reductions in residential burglary and theft. The Prevention Hubs work behind the scenes to address root causes of crime and improve public trust.
Greater Manchester’s neighbourhood crime dropped 17 percent over the past year, driven by intelligence-led patrols and a network of new Prevention Hubs that tackle the root causes of offending before it happens, Chief Superintendent John-Paul Ruffle announced today.
Residential burglary fell 11.3 percent and theft-from-person offences plunged 28.2 percent after officers shifted from reactive call-taking to joint work with councils, housing teams and community groups operating out of district-level hubs, each led by a dedicated Inspector.
“The work undertaken by officers every day is often complex, about tackling the root causes of crime, finding long-term solutions, and making a real difference to our communities’ lives,” Ruffle said. “The hubs strengthen our neighbourhood offer by preventing and reducing crime, harm and anti-social behaviour. They also provide an environment for us to work in effective partnerships as we share accountability for problem-solving.”
Police urge residents to report concerns on 101, via the force’s online LiveChat, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
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