Christmas day burglaries (FOI ref: 1982A/25)

Request

1. Please could you state the number of residential burglaries that you have recorded as having taken place on 25.12.24?

2. In relation to all of those offences recorded by you in Q.1 could you provide me with a table showing the Home Office prescribed Outcomes for all of those offences? E.g. Charged, Cautioned, Ongoing, Transferred to Other Force, Evidential Problems etc.

Response

"We fully understand the devastating impact burglary can have on those affected whether in their home or business environment.

"Since December 2022, we have attended all reported residential burglaries, unless the victim states they do not wish us to attend.

"Data released from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) covering the period year ending October 2023 to September 2024 revealed that the number of home burglaries has reduced by 12%.

"We're committed to following the trail of evidence in all the cases we examine − but if an investigation finds no witnesses, CCTV or forensic evidence then the chances of identifying offenders is vastly reduced.

"We also look at the underlying causes of burglary and the people who commit these crimes and have invested in rehabilitation and intervention programmes to help reduce these offences.

"The results of these comprehensive measures are encouraging. We continuously evaluate and refine our strategies, we remain committed to providing a safer environment for all members of the public."

1. Please could you state the number of residential burglaries that you have recorded as having taken place on 25.12.24?

3 x Residential burglary of a home

1 x Residential burglary of unconnected building

2. In relation to all of those offences recorded by you in Q.1 could you provide me with a table showing the Home Office prescribed Outcomes for all of those offences? E.g. Charged, Cautioned, Ongoing, Transferred to Other Force, Evidential Problems etc.

4 x Investigation Complete: No Suspect Identified (OC18)

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