Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has reported a 'dramatic' drop in burglary and vehicle crime in the Stockport district. 

Figures suggest a 25% drop in burglary compared to last year, and 900 fewer victims of crime. Police in Stockport also made 259 arrests in that same timeframe.

GMP's figures from March 2023 to March 2024 are as follows: 

• Residential burglary -25.4% (388 fewer victims)
• Business / community burglary -23.9% (117 fewer victims)     
• Robbery -2.1% (6 fewer victims)                           
• Theft from person -18.8% (36 fewer victims)
• Vehicle crime -19.3% (365 fewer victims)

Police said the drop was in large part down to the work of Stockport's new Neighbourhood Crime Team (NCT), which was introduced in August 2022. 

The NCT operates daily, using intelligence provided by other police teams and by local residents. 

It also carries out day-to-day operations, such as plainclothes patrols. 

Chief Superintendent John Webster, Divisional Commander for Stockport, said: "Since our Neighbourhood Crime Team was set up, we have seen a huge fall in burglary offences directly attributable to the team's relentless pursuit of criminals.

"With a 25% reduction in burglary crime on last year, and with more criminals caught and prosecuted than ever before, I am exceptionally proud of what they have achieved for our community.

"We are determined to make Stockport the safest borough in Greater Manchester with the NCT continuing to be committed to fighting, preventing, reducing crime and keeping people safe."

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