A new report has revealed that break and enter and shoplifting offences have reduced in the Wingecarribee region.
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According to the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) break and enter in dwellings was down 26.5 per cent in a two year trend. There were 68 offences in 2019 and 50 in 2020. Over a five year trend it was down 15.9 per cent per year in the region.
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Stealing from retail store was down 42.2 per cent over two years with 64 offences in 2019 and 37 in 2020. Over a five year period shoplifting was down 19.9 per cent per year.
Crime manager Detective Chief Inspector Brendan Bernie said the Hume Police District was pleased with the reduction in break and enter offences in dwellings in the Southern Highlands.
He said the reduction could be attributed to timely reporting and proactive police work.
"Police will continue to work with the community to ensure offences are reported and investigated in a timely manner," Inspector Bernie said.
"The Hume PD will continue to proactively identify and respond to shoplifting offences and work with businesses to reduce these types of offences."
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