HC Deb 06 March 1991 vol 187 c159W
Mr. Janner

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department by what percentage reported crime has increased in Leicestershire since 1979; and what proportion of that increase was in crimes of violence.

Mr. John Patten

In the 12 months to the end of September 1990, the number of recorded crimes in Leicestershire was 122 per cent. higher than in 1979. Six per cent. of the increase was attributable to crimes of violence.