Fraserburgh projects are set to benefit from funding this month
Police have reported a significant drop in reported crime in Fraserburgh – but have pledged to crack down on break-ins.
Latest figures reveal a 62.5% drop in robberies, a 56.8% drop in indecency
and a 55% decrease in shoplifting in the town.
Chief Inspector Rob Sturton said: “The figures presented for the first two quarters in Banff and Buchan are very encouraging, with welcome reductions in serious and common assaults and a significant drop in reported robbery.
“The picture in terms of acquisitive crime is generally positive, albeit we have some work to do in relation to break-ins to premises.
“We have a range of measures in place to address the issue.”
Across Banff and Buchan, the figures show a 62.5% drop in robberies, a 26.1%
drop in motor vehicle crime and a 16.7% drop in serious assaults.
Chief Inspector Sturton added: “We are never complacent and are aware that we have work to do.
“As the festive season approaches in earnest, we have plans in place to address the challenges, be they thefts from retail premises during the day or increased footfall in our town and villages with the associated issues this may bring to the night time economy.”
Crime reduction in north-east welcomed by chief inspector
