If we could get an increase in officers to get back to that, over time the crime rate would start to drop, ... We've become a more reactive police department.

More people means there is more of an opportunity for crime,

We have occasional hot spots, but that does not constitute a trend, ... The crime rate would be good for a week or two, then gone.

Although they might not be able to reduce community rates of violent crime, it's possible they can affect household level risk factors for gun suicide, accidents and homicide,

Partnership working, clear priorities and the adoption of innovative approaches by the Safer Bristol Partnership to tackling crime and drugs and improving community safety are having a real impact in Bristol.

We have been tracking the increasing trend towards technical casino crime for some years now and are pleased that our internal procedures proved successful once again.