GMP makes significant progress in fighting, preventing and reducing burglary
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Greater Manchester Police is continuing to make significant progress in fighting, preventing and reducing burglary.
In the 12 months to February 2023, GMP solved 68.7% more residential burglaries than in the previous year. Whilst, the number of people arrested on suspicion of burglary in Greater Manchester rose by 42.1%.
In the same period, the force recorded 688 fewer residential burglaries. This is despite improved compliance with national standards, which has resulted in increased recording across many crime types.
Superintendent Chris Foster, force lead for burglary, said: “Fighting burglary is a priority for GMP and, under Operation Castle, the force is evidently improving the service provided to communities across Greater Manchester and victims of crime - arresting more suspects and progressing more cases to courts.
“It goes without saying, however, that there is more hard work to be done. Though it has reduced, the number of burglaries being committed in Greater Manchester is still too high – with 14 per every 1,000 households.
“The good news is that we have a plan in place and, under the new model launched earlier this month, an extra 264 police officers have been posted to neighbourhood policing teams to provide increased visibility and improved accessibility – deterring criminals, whilst working with communities to problem solve.”
Kate Green, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire, said: “Our biggest priority is for everyone in Greater Manchester to feel safe. Burglary is a cruel crime that leaves victims feeling vulnerable in their own homes and it must be stamped out. We are making positive steps towards doing this across the whole of Greater Manchester under the leadership of Chief Constable Stephen Watson.”
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