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Burglary

Monday 19 December 2022 · 3 questions

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Answered 2 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Elliot Colburn asked about steps to reduce burglary, noting a 53% decrease since 2010 and increased police presence.
  • Elliot Colburn inquired about the success of Operation Tenacity, which resulted in 1700 arrests over six weeks.
  • Barry Sheerman questioned the need for adequate police resources to effectively combat burglary.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Elliot Colburn
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

Domestic burglary incidents have been decreasing since 2010, but there is concern about local enforcement and resident safety.

Question

What steps she is taking to reduce the incidence of burglary. Domestic burglary has fallen by 53% since 2010. The Metropolitan police force covers my constituency with a record number of officers. Police are working to ensure every residential burglary receives an in-person visit from officers.

Answer from Chris Philp

The Government are committed to tackling burglary. Domestic burglary has fallen by 53% since 2010. We are hiring many extra police officers with the Metropolitan police force having a record number of officers, and every residential burglary receives an in-person visit from police officers.

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Q2 Elliot Colburn
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

The Home Secretary stepped in to ensure police officers attend all residential burglaries, leading to Operation Tenacity's implementation. Residents are concerned about its effectiveness.

Question

Can my right hon. Friend give me an indication of how successful the operation has been for burglary arrest numbers? Operation Tenacity saw 1,700 arrests in six weeks.

Answer from Chris Philp

Operation Tenacity has been extremely successful. It led to 1,700 arrests in just six weeks.

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Q3 Barry Sheerman Lab
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement Economy
Context

The UK is one of the most unequal countries, making Christmas particularly hard for many. Concerns about police resources to combat burglary and reduce poverty.

Question

Can we make sure that the police have the resources, back-up and backroom staff without whom they cannot catch burglars? We need to stop burglary and reduce poverty in this country simultaneously.

Answer from Chris Philp

Since 2010, domestic burglary has fallen by an astonishing 53%. The Home Secretary said that police and crime commissioners will receive up to £523 million in additional funding next year. By March next year, there will be an extra 20,000 police officers.

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Not addressed: The specific ask about reducing poverty was not addressed

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