§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps the Metropolitan Police are taking to reduce car crime at leisure facilities. [76633]
§ Kate HoeyThe Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis tells me that his objective is to reduce all vehicle crime within the Metropolitan Police District by 10,000 offences in 1999–2000. This is the equivalent of a four per cent. reduction over 1998–1999. The Metropolitan Police tackle vehicle crime through an intelligence-led approach. They use the result of crime audits, conducted with Crime and Disorder Act partners, and analysis of reported crimes, to identify 'hot spots' on which to focus policing activity.
The Commission informs me that information about vehicle crime is not collated according to the types of car park where offences are committed. The Metropolitan Police are, however, contributing to the Association of Chief Police Officers secured car parks scheme by
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