NEWS FROM JOHN COWAN
For immediate release
22 October 2009
John Cowan Labour Candidate for South East Cambridgeshire welcomes new local crime map
A new interactive national map giving the public access to local statistics and details on neighbourhood policing in their area was launched today and welcomed by the Labour South East Cambridgeshire Parliamentary Candidate.
The online map will allow residents to view figures for all crime as well as burglary, robbery, violence, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour in their area at the touch of a button.
For the first time people can compare one police area with another, compare figures over a three-month period against the same period for the previous year and see annual crime rates.
The public will also be able to see details of their neighbourhood police team, local policing priorities and information about forthcoming local events such as crime prevention meetings and local surgeries.
Labour’s Candidate said:
“This is really important for Fulbourn, because it means that we can see where the problems are and hold the police to account to make sure they are tackling the issues that are affecting us all.
“I know that we have had some problems in Haggis Gap, but now is the time to keep investing in crime fighting, so that we don’t let the law-breaking minority win. This new tool will be an extra help.”
Labour’s Policing and Crime Minister David Hanson MP said:
“Crime maps are a key part of delivering neighbourhood policing and giving communities access to information like this not only improves public confidence but ensures police are responding to local people’s needs.
“We know the public want this information, which will allow them to hold the police to account and help create an even more responsive and effective service.
“Neighbourhood police teams already serve every community in England and Wales and the Crime Map is another example of how we are building greater links between the police and the people they serve.”
ENDS
Notes to Editors:
To see the national Crime Map, go to http://maps.police.uk/
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