HC Deb 18 March 1965 vol 708 cc312-3W
94. Sir G. de Freitas

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that between 1938 and 1964 the number of indictable offences involving the use of violence rose from approximately 60,000 a year to 260,000 a year; what are the corresponding figures for Northamptonshire; and what steps he is taking to reduce these offences.

Miss Bacon

The figures quoted by my hon. Friend appear to cover not only offences of violence against the person and sexual offences but also offences of breaking and entering, and to relate to the years 1939 and 1963. The corresponding figures for Northamptonshire (including the County Borough of Northampton) are 282 and 1,661. My right hon. Friend is determined to do everything in his power to build up the strength of the police and enable them effectively to combat crime.