Alberta RCMP have released their mid-year report card looking back on the first six months of its Crime Reduction Strategy.
The strategy, which was launched this year, aims at breaking the cycle of criminal activity over the long term.
Early results show over 4000 fewer thefts this year compared to last, including vehicle thefts and 366 fewer break and enter incidents.
Property crimes excluding fraud, mischief and arson went down by nine per cent compared to last year and 11 per cent in RCMP’s rural detachments.
District-level Crime Reduction Units have arrested over 500 repeat offenders representing over 1600 charges since February.
New initiatives are expected to be implemented in the next six months, including enhanced responses for victims and offenders, innovative technologies to strengthen data gathering and community engagement.
