Police in Peterhead recorded a “significant” drop in crime over Christmas and New Year.
Reported thefts and assaults dropped by 36% and 48% respectively compared to the same period in 2015 and officers have thanked the public and businesses for helping keep the town safe.
Local Sergeant Scott Massie said: “We are lucky to live in an area with some of the lowest levels of crime in the country, however we realise that the festive period traditionally brings its own challenges when more people are out socialising or shopping in the town centre.”
As part of the force’s festive operations, officers carried out 700 hours of high-visibility patrols around the town centre.
Sgt Massie added: “Our main aim is to work with partners to ensure everyone has a good time and reduce anti-social behaviour, and I am delighted with the results of our festive campaign.
“I would like to thank retailers, licensed premises staff and the wider public for their assistance and support throughout.
“It’s vital police work with the public and other organisations to make sure local people and visitors to the area remember their Christmas and New Years for all the right reasons.”
‘Significant’ drop in festive crime across Peterhead
