The number of crimes reported in Cross Hands is increasing, according to the latest crime statistics from police.uk.
The figures show that 26 crimes were reported in the town in a month, with 10 of them being anti-social behaviour offences (38.5 per cent).
This was the most common crime type in the month, followed by seven violence and sexual offences (26.9 per cent) and five public order offences (19.2 per cent).
Other crimes which were reported in Cross Hands included criminal damage and arson, shoplifting, and drug offences.
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This is a big increase from the previous month, which saw 11 crimes reported in the town.
Of the 26 crimes reported, seven have been declared as ‘unable to prosecute suspect,’ with a further three declared as ‘no suspect identified’ and another four as ‘under investigation.’
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