Manchester Crime Down by 25%, Bucks City Trend News by Michael C. Hild - July 30, 2016July 30, 201653 Crime statistic trends have generally been moving in the wrong direction for Richmond in 2016. The city has seen a 53% increase in homicides, a 43% increase in vehicle theft, and an overall increase of 5% across all crime categories. But Manchester is an entirely different story. Manchester has seen a reduction or flat level of crime in every single category with the exception of robbery. And for robbery there was only an increase from one to two incidents. Overall, Manchester has seen a whopping decrease in crime of 25%! That number deserves pause, reflection, and frankly a little celebration. If you look just East of Hull Street at the area of Blackwell, the good news continues. Blackwell has seen a reduction or flat level of crime in all categories with the exception of theft and vehicle theft. Overall, Blackwell has seen a respectable decrease in crime of 13%. The obvious question is why is the broader Manchester area bucking the trend of the City? Are police patrols increasing? Are criminals targeting softer targets in other areas given an increased police presence? Is the area becoming safer given the recent development and investment? Whatever the causes may be, let’s hope the trend continues. Please keep working with your neighbors and police to keep the momentum going! Source: Richmond Police Department: Crime Incident Information Center
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Probably because your neighbours in woodland heights are getting their cars, sheds and Hines broken into on a daily basis. Reply
OMG but robberies doubled! 😉 Sorry to see the homicide trend in the City though. Not a good year for that. Reply
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Troubling. The rise in crime Citywide is directly correlated to the fact that we’re 50 officers short of minimum force. I’m going to fight for RPD pay raises so we can keep our officers – many of whom leave for the counties due to our low pay – here in Richmond. We also need to make sure everyone has the resources they need to flourish and stay out of trouble. Reply
Actually the rise in crime is not necessarily based on the fact that officers are paid what…I’m not sure where that presumption comes from,there are several factors that impact the levels of crime. Many officers in the past have left jobs in metropolitan areas for a more layed back surrounded for various reasons as well,which you have not pointed out. I do agree that we need the resources to help people flourish,the problem I have is when people new to a community (not saying you in particular) move in along with all the gentrification and all that is attributed to that ,and not reach out to those neighbors who have resided in that area for decades for ideas or advise on issues related to crime and community as if their perspective on a given issue no longer matter!. Reply
