§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many robberies and how many burglaries took place in J division Metropolitan police in 1980 and in 1985, respectively; and what was the percentage change in each case.
§ Mr. MellorI understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that the information requested for 1985 is not expected to be available until March. The figures for 1980 and 1984 are given in the following table.
Offences of robbery and burglary recorded by the police in Metropolitan Police "J" Division 1980 1984 Per cent. Number change Robbery 299 500 +67 Burglary 7,081 9,093 +28