Earlier today at the Board of Police Commissioners’ monthly meeting, Chief Frank Beazley of Halifax Regional Police and Superintendent Darrell Beaton, Officer in charge of RCMP Halifax District, presented the 2009 year-end crime statistics.
While the overall crime rate has held relatively steady, both violent crime and property crime have increased slightly.
Compared with 2008, overall violent crime in 2009 is up 1%, with homicides increasing by four cases for a total of eleven; attempt homicides increasing by four incidents for a total of 26; a slight increase in assaults and a slight decrease in robberies.
Property crime figures are up 6% overall, including increases in theft and break and enters, and a decrease in thefts from motor vehicles.
HRM Partners in Policing recognize that crime is cyclical and we expect to see fluctuations in the crime rate.
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A group of Bedford residents and business people are working to create a Business Improvement District BID) in Bedford.
Vote YES
Watch for a registered mail ballot in March and return it in prepaid envelope.
The mission of the Bedford Business Improvement District is to work on behalf of all businesses within District 21, Bedford, to raise the quality of experience for investors, businesses, residents and visitors.
Their vision:
-Clean, safe and welcoming spaces to work, shop, live and play.
-Prosperous business districts with unique retail, services and hospitality.
-Appealing environment to people of all ages, backgrounds and interests.
-Pedestrian spaces that invite walking.
-Roadways that promote cycling.
-Cultural richness with eco balance.
The Bedford and Area Business Improvement Association will be holding an information meetings for Commercial Property Owners.
The meeting will take place in the Community Room in the Atlantic Superstore, 6150 Bedford Highway (2nd level) on Tuesday, February 23, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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HRM Partners in Policing remind the public that it is not advisable to leave valuables in a vehicle while it is unattended.
As part of our Community Response Model of Policing, our Integrated Criminal Operations Section, which analyzes crime statistics, has noted a trend in thefts from motor vehicles in both the Clayton Park and Sackville areas.
Since January 15, there have been fifteen incidents in Sackville and in February there have been eleven incidents in Clayton Park. These thefts include, but are not limited to, laptops, GPS devices, compact discs, tools, knapsacks and change.
In many cases the items have been left in plain view in the vehicle.
Thefts from vehicles are generally a crime of opportunity, with the sight of valuables being a temptation for would be thieves.
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Benches are in place, and lamp posts went up just this week along the Bedford Harbourwalk. Located on the shores of the beautiful Bedford Basin, the 3.8 kilometre trail is shared by walkers, joggers, tourists and dogs.
Mrs. Mona Ellis, a long time resident of Bedford, will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Saturday, March 6.
Bedford friends of Mrs. Mona Ellis are invited to share in this special day.
The celebration takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bedford Baptist Church, located at 158 Rocky Lake Drive.
Best wishes only.
