Crime has dropped on Birmingham city bus routes by 15% in less than a year, new figures have revealed.
The decrease in the number incidents occurring on public bus routes in the Midlands city is believed to be a direct result of increased efforts by police to monitor bus services, and use of CCTV and high tech systems.
The See Something, Say Something campaign is also thought to have contributed to the reduction in crime on Birmingham buses. The scheme was introduced last year and allows passengers to anonymously report any incidents of antisocial behaviour or other crimes occurring on bus routes via a special hotline. This has allowed police officers to pinpoint problem routes and areas, and tackle potential issues head on.
Covert police patrols, officers monitoring live CCTV images from onboard bus cameras, and the use of sniffer dogs has helped lead to a reduction in crime of Birmingham bus services. The authorities have staged a total of 66 operations since April which has resulted in 134 arrests.
The Midlands police say that on the whole, crime on Birmingham buses is relatively low, with 1 offence being committed on every 100,000 journeys, however the drive to further reduce crime on city bus services is helping to make public transport even safer.
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