I AM writing in response to the letter from Mr Kevin Trueman (You Cannot Tell Me Crime Isn't Rising, News Shopper, June 1).
Police performance for the past year has shown control of serious crime and significant reductions in crimes such as burglaries.
It is unfortunate the original article was headlined with Sex Crime Levels Rise.
As the article went on to say, the rise is largely due to new Home Office counting rules and greater reporting from victims.
It does not represent a significant increase in sexually motivated offences.
Mr Trueman refers to an incident which was alleged to have taken place on April 22 and was not reported. However, there is no evidence to support the offence took place and to publicise an allegation would cause alarm.
North Kent police works tirelessly to improve public safety in Gravesham and the public can have confidence this will continue.
Superintendent MARTIN HEWITT
Area Commander
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