Crime rate reduced by 25 per cent in WR

The Western Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Isaac Alex Quainoo, has said crime rates in the Region reduced by 25 percent last year.

According to him, 13,803 crime cases were recorded in 2014 compared to 17,830 recorded in 2013 thus, witnessing 4,209 reductions.

He mentioned some crimes that recorded reduction as robbery, murder, possession of narcotic drugs, defilement, theft, defrauding by false pretences, illegal mining and abortion.

DCOP Isaac Quainoo made this known at the annual West Africa Social Security Activity (WASSA) organized by the Western Regional Police Command, in Takoradi, on Friday, to take stock of the year under review and chart the way forward.

He added that motor accidents also recorded a reduction last year with 458 cases compared to748 recorded in 2013 seeing a reduction by 63 per cent.

He said the Police arrested criminals whose age ranged between 19 and 48 years some of whom had been prosecuted and convicted to serve various prison terms while others are still being tried.

He said that 37 fatal accidents were recorded last year resulting in the loss of 56 lives compared with 85 recorded in 2013 with 97 deaths.

The Police Commander entreated the public to provide the police with clues on the hideout of criminals and other vital information that could lead to their arrest so as to curb the crime rate in the Region and the country at large.

The Deputy Regional Minister, Mr. Alfred Ekow Gyan, commended the Police for their commitment and professionalism in maintaining law and order over the years and entreated them to continue their good work.

He also praised the Police for handling with tact the illegal small-scale mining, chieftaincy disputes and armed robberies.

“In all these, there is the need to assist our security agencies. And one way of doing so is, for our people to be forthcoming with information and leaks, that will assist the Police on their work,” he stressed.

The Deputy Minister indicated that crime combat was a shared responsibility and that the Police could not do it alone but the collaborative efforts of the entire citizenry was needed.