The crime rate for assaults and break and enters in Wallsend has decreased by 50 per cent since January this year.
Following an increased presence of police on the streets, officers say they are able to combat crime better than ever before.
Wallsend MP, Sonia Hornery is commending the effort of the local police and says in order to keep this figure low, we must report crime in the area.
"We need to make sure that whenever there’s a crime in the area we report it, as it all goes down to building a better case for more police resources in the local area," said Hornery.
The MP met with Superintendent Brett Greentree on Monday and was told assaults are down 50% and stealing from motor vehicles is down by 61%.
Hornery believes the Newcastle Area Command are doing their best with limited resources, and if granted more, would be able to keep reducing crime in the Hunter region.
"That will be able to increase police visibility in areas like Wallsend, and keep reducing crime," she finished.
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