Success for Cambridgeshire Crimestoppers as last year’s conviction figures show 410% increase

RESIDENTS giving information to the charity Crimestoppers since April about criminals in Cambridgeshire has resulted in a 410 per cent increase in cautions and convictions on the same period last year; whilst also passing the figure for the previous 12 months.

The total number of criminals convicted or cautioned between April and July this year was 41, which is more than the total figure for the previous 12 months, which was 37.

During the last four months residents who contacted Crimestoppers via the freephone 0800 555 111 number and online via www.crimestoppers-uk.org have provided information anonymously and helped Cambridgeshire Police with crimes ranging from identifying drug dealers to solving and detecting burglaries.
Crimestoppers’ Eastern Regional Manager, Ann Scott, commented: “We are delighted with these latest results which show that local residents have a real confidence in Crimestoppers.
“Crimestoppers is a safe alternative to the police for people to give information about crime and make a real difference in their community. When someone calls Crimestoppers we do not ask for their name or take any personal details. Calls are also not traced or recorded and callers will not have to give a statement to Police or go to court.

“In the 23 years we have been running, Crimestoppers has never broken its promise of anonymity.

"The success is being partly contributed to the promotion of the crime-fighting charity by the new Cambridgeshire committee, who are currently recruiting for new volunteers to help in the fight against crime across Cambridgeshire. The Cambridgeshire committee is particularly interested in hearing from those with skills in marketing, media, IT, fundraising, events organisation and working with young people.
Additonally Cambridgeshire Crimestoppers would like to meet local businesses that are able to bring a mix of skills and experience to the various Crimestoppers campaigns."

Anyone interested in volunteering can find out more on the Crimestoppers website www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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