North Shore Police continue to lead the way in solving crimes, according to the latest police crime statistics.
52% of all crime was solved in the last fiscal year. That’s up 3% on the previous year.
"What is encouraging is that the resolution rate goes up dramatically when it comes to serious crime... 86.2% of violent offences were solved, 94.5% of drugs and anti social crimes were solved", said North Shore Area Controller, Inspector Mike Hill.
"The crime statistics show yet again the North Shore is one of the safest places to live, with one of the lowest crime rates in the country". (793 offences per 10,000 population)
"These results are particularly impressive when you consider many of our staff were involved in 5 murder investigations (all solved) which are very time consuming".
"Overall these are very good results... we have high resolution rates and one of the lowest crime rates".
"We thank the community for its support as we continue to make the North Shore a safer place to live".