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Manchester reports crime statistics for 2020

5 years ago in Local

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Serious crime dropped in Manchester in 2020. Yesterday the Manchester Police department released data indicating there were fewer reports of most violent crime and property crimes last year.

They also said COVID-19 impacted crime in 2020.

“It is apparent that some crimes, such as (burglary and thefts), have been affected by more residents working from and staying close to home during these times of social distancing,” the statement read.

There were fewer aggravated assaults reported in 2020 than 2019, but police said the number of assaults in 2020 was still higher than the average number of assaults reported each year between 2015 and 2019.

Robberies, burglaries and larcenies dropped in 2020 compared to 2019, with five fewer burglaries and 139 fewer larcenies. But 2020 saw 29 more car thefts than 2019 — a 16% increase year-over-year.

Overall, Manchester Police say there were 4% fewer crimes in 2020 than 2019.

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