Sandra White, MSP for Glasgow has today welcomed the increased number of police officers in Glasgow which has helped in lowering the number violent and resulted in crime rates reaching a 30 year low.

Since 2007, the Scottish Government’s figures show there has been an increase of 1175 police officers in Scotland in Glasgow police numbers have increased by nearly 600 police officers to over eight thousand.

The rise in police numbers has also been accompanied by a significant drop in crime in the area. Between 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 in Glasgow, murders have fallen by more than a quarter with attempted murders down 15%. Serious assaults dropped by more than 11% with robberies down 14%. Statistics for carrying an offensive weapon also fell by more than a quarter.

Commenting on the latest figures Glasgow MSP Sandra White said: "This is welcome news for Glasgow and shows the successful work the SNP Government is doing in upholding its promise to make Scotland safer.

“Communities have suffered from the fear of violent crime for too long. The increase in the number of police officers on the beat has and continues to provide necessary relief and comfort to the people in Strathclyde and surrounding areas.

“With crime rates at a 30 year low in Scotland, I applaud the police force and the work they have done for our communities in making them safer from violent crimes.

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