Devon and Cornwall police have achieved a fall of nearly ten per cent in crime during the summer... compared to the same three months last year.
And there was a reduction of nearly 12 per cent in crimes such as theft and violence.
Police analysed their previous call-outs to see where the worst crime was ... and then sent officers out to those areas.
Political friction as Devon’s budget approved
Council tax will rise
Call for West Devon to be split to get best for residents
Residents in the north look to Exeter; and to Plymouth in the south
Dartmouth residents bemoan year-long closure of key road
Residents submit petition with around 2,500 signatures calling for action
Hard up charity will get more help from lottery cash
Citizens Advice helped more than 3,000 in North Devon over six months
Campaign for emergency phones at bridges to save lives
Temporary mobiles are in place at the moment
