Glengarry sees fall in crime rates [Video]

The Windsor Police Service has reported a fall in violent crimes in Glengarry.

This follows the WPS’ high-visibility initiative that was launched four months ago.

More police officers and health and human services workers were stationed in the 300 and 400 blocks of Glengarry Avenue, which reportedly sees consistent crime rates.

Since August, the following year-over-year reductions (comparing numbers from Aug. 10 to Dec. 10) have been seen:

• Crimes against people have fallen 32 per cent
• Drug-related crimes have fallen 30 per cent
• Property crimes have fallen by 10 per cent

Police have arrested 94 people in the area between Aug. 10 and Dec. 10

In addition to crime rates falling, events held by officers and community partners have led to positive results, according to WPS:

• 335 drug test strips were distributed by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
• 105 referrals to financial literacy and assistance programs by Family Services Windsor-Essex
• 91 vaccinations administered by the Canadian Mental Health Association
• 89 people in crisis supported by the Canadian Mental Health Association
• 32 residents educated …