Superintendent Luke Baldock noted that increased visible policing in hotspots has led to a 35% reduction in robbery and a 15% decrease in knife crime.
Inspector Andy Buckley emphasized the aim of town centre patrols is not only to deter crime but to create a sense of safety among local residents.
Baldock referred to shoplifting as an 'Achilles' heel', asserting that addressing it can diminish associated violence and intimidation experienced by retail staff.
Inspector Buckley expressed concern that many shop workers ignore shoplifting incidents, indicating a troubling desensitization to crime in their workplaces.
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