Street has recorded a significant reduction in crime over the past month, with police logging 71 offences in September compared to 109 in August.

While violent crime remains the most frequent type of offence, the September figures indicate a marked improvement in several key areas, with fewer reports of burglary, shoplifting, and public order offences.

A police spokesperson welcomed the drop, saying, "It's encouraging to see a reduction in reported crimes in Street, but we remain committed to addressing persistent issues such as violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which are still of concern to the community. Our team will continue to work closely with residents and local businesses to maintain this positive trend."

September's statistics show violent crime as the largest category, with 30 incidents recorded. This, however, marks a decrease from the 41 incidents reported in August. Public order offences, which include disruptive behaviour and threats, also fell from 15 to 7 incidents. Additionally, burglaries dropped from 10 cases in August to just 2 in September, and shoplifting reports were halved, down from 12 to 5 incidents.

Anti-social behaviour, which can involve anything from public nuisance and harassment to disturbances in public places, saw a slight decrease, with 7 incidents reported in September compared to 11 in August. Other types of theft, covering non-specific thefts such as personal items or minor thefts, saw a small rise to 10 cases from 7 the previous month.

The data provided by the police categorises incidents into several crime types, which help authorities to better understand the nature of offences impacting the community.

Anti-social behaviour covers activities that cause nuisance or distress to the public, often in the form of noise complaints or disruptive behaviour. Burglary refers to break-ins at homes or businesses, and vehicle crime includes the theft of or from vehicles. Violent crime involves physical assaults or threats, while other types of theft include minor incidents not fitting into specific categories like burglary or vehicle-related crime.

Shoplifting remains a concern, with five incidents reported in September, while drug-related crimes saw a slight increase, with three reports compared to one in August. Possession of weapons, often involving offensive weapons or firearms, was not recorded in September, a positive indication for public safety.

Street residents are being encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help reduce crime further. The police spokesperson added, "Our aim is to work in close partnership with the community to address ongoing concerns, and we're committed to taking further steps to address violent crime and anti-social behaviour in particular."