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Police in Leicester are urging members of the public to help them continue to reduce robberies by taking some simple crime prevention measures.
The number of robberies across the City Area of Leicestershire Constabulary has fallen by 21 per cent in the past year, with a total of 709 robberies reported between April 2007 and March 2008, compared to 900 reported in the previous year.
Officers are keen to see this figure fall even further and are reminding members of the public of the importance of keeping any valuables such as MP3 players and mobile phones out of sight and remaining vigilant at all times.
Detective Sergeant Paul Kenyon from the City Centre CID said: "We have worked hard to reduce robberies in the City over the past year and we are pleased with the 21 per cent reduction.
"This has been achieved thanks to the use of dedicated trained teams to respond to reports of robberies in the City. This, combined with faster identification techniques, has lead to suspects being identified and arrested sooner and resulted in more offenders being charged and brought to justice before the courts.
"However we cannot be complacent and know that there is still a lot of work to be done to reduce robberies even further. Now that the evenings are lighter and summer is approaching, more people will be out and about in the city. We therefore think it is a good time to remind members of the public of a few simple crime prevention measures such as keeping valuables out of sight and sticking to well lit areas."
Leicestershire Constabulary has the following crime prevention tips:
If you're walking alone, particularly at night, you will be safest in bright, well-lit and busy areas. If you often walk home in the dark, get a personal attack alarm - they are widely available and inexpensive.
When carrying a bag, keep it close to you with the clasp facing inwards. You may consider spreading valuables around your person - for example your mobile phone in your bag and money in your jacket.
If someone attempts to grab your bag, it may be best to let them take it rather than risk confrontation or injury.
When you're out and about try not to be too conspicuous with the valuables you are carrying. Chatting on a mobile phone, carrying a laptop or showing off expensive jewellery indicates to thieves that you may be worth robbing.
If you regularly go jogging or cycling, consider varying your route and the times when you go out, particularly if you go alone. Stick to well-lit roads, or main paths and open spaces.
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