154 less crimes reported
Welcoming everyone to the Moyle Area Command Unit three monthly District Policing Partnership report, Chief Inspector John Magill said: “From the April 1 this year until July 22, 201 crimes have been reported in Moyle. This represents a reduction of 43.4% on the number of crimes for the same period last year (355 crimes). The current clearance rate is 19.4%, an increase of 2.8% on the figure for the same period last year (16.6%).
“My Neighbourhood Policing Team under the leadership of Inspector Hume continues to work with the community in Moyle on numerous matters, details of which are contained in the report. Local officers from my Neighbourhood Policing Team and Response continue to be supported by other personnel within H District including CID, Crime Team, Public Protection Unit and Community Safety. This is an addition to support provided by Roads Policing and Tactical Support Group.
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Hide Ad“Police need the support of the community in Moyle and I would appeal to the community to report any suspicious activity to police and continue to follow some basic crime prevention advice. Free crime prevention advice is available from your Crime Prevention Officer based at Coleraine police station.
“My Neighbourhood and Response officers will continue to look out for those driving above the speed limit, the illegal use of mobile phones, careless and dangerous driving, failure to wear seatbelts and those drinking and driving/taking drugs and driving.
“Roads Policing Units regularly patrol the Moyle area and also target these offences. Summer normally sees an increase in reports of careless and dangerous driving including ‘donutting’.
“All reports of this will be investigated by police. Those convicted can expect penalty points, a fine or a ban. Please drive safely - for those who refuse to heed this advice, it is only a matter of time before you are caught and brought before the courts.
“Finally I would like to thank the community in Moyle and the District Policing Partnership for their continued support.”