Crime falls 15% in England and Wales

Crime in England and Wales dropped 15% last year, ONS figures show.

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Crime in England and Wales dropped 15% last year, ONS figures show. See which crimes are down and the offences that saw a rise in 2013.

Crime in England and Wales is down 15% on last year, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics.

There were 7.5 million crimes against households and adults - the lowest figures since thesurvey began in 1981.

Theft down, sex crime and fraud up in England and Wales

Crime in England and Wales dropped 15% last year, ONS figures show. See which crimes are down and the offences that saw a rise in 2013.