Crime Statistics

The latest annual crime statistics have been published.

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice, John Lamont MSP says:

"Despite the best efforts of the soft touch SNP Government, Scotland's police forces should be congratulated for their efforts in cutting crime rates and keeping our neighbourhoods safe.

"If it had been up to Labour, there would be 1,000 fewer police today. If it had been left to the SNP there would be 500 fewer. But because of Scottish Conservative pressure we have 1,000 more police out on our streets and in our communities, deterring crime and catching criminals.

"The challenge is to find ways of maintaining that front-line presence."

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