Yesterday the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published the latest crime statistics for England and Wales. And I think it’s vital to emphasise the huge positives that can be taken from yesterday’s release. The offences traditionally measured by the independent Crime Survey for England and Wales, which the ONS itself says is the best measure of crime experienced by individuals and families, have shown a substantial fall – overall crime down 7 per cent in the last year, 38 per cent since 2010 and 69 per cent since crime peaked in 1995. Much of the praise must go to our police officers, who do a fantastic job each day to keep us safe. I am also heartened by the ONS’s observation of an increased willingness…

Source: The Times July 20, 2017 23:13 UTC