Glasgow is becoming safer as an overall decrease in crime on a year-on-year basis reflects "strides made" by the force. 

The number of murders, attempted murders and serious assaults in Greater Glasgow have all fallen in the past year, official figures released by Police Scotland show. 

Overall, recorded crime in Greater Glasgow was down by 1,395 incidents in 2019/2020 compared to 2018/19. 

Chief Superintendent Hazel Hendren, commander of Greater Glasgow Division, said: “These year-end figures demonstrate the level of commitment, collaboration and dedication officers are investing in making Glasgow safe.

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“Police Scotland officers are in our communities every day, being visible, accessible and strengthening local links with our partners.

"Officers have the direct support of our national specialist divisions like child protection and human trafficking and I hope that gives our communities added confidence in our ability to keep them safe.

“I also hope that these latest figures reflect the strides we have made with our partners in our shared objective of increasing public confidence."

The figures from Police Scotland’s quarter four also showed that indecent assaults and sexual assaults fell, with 103 fewer incidents reported in 2019/2020. 

Chief Superintendent Hendren added: "Policing alone cannot solve some of the crimes taking place and where there are increases in criminal activity, like weapons carrying for example, we will use a targeted, appropriate and proportionate approach to solving it.

“DCC Taylor said today that we are here to keep people safe in all aspects of their lives and, now more than ever, I would echo that message to Greater Glasgow’s communities."

The police chief emphasised that the force will remain committed to keeping Glasgow safe as lockdown restrictions are gradually lifted. 

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She added: “As we manage our way through the forthcoming measures which will gradually ease the city out of lockdown, I want to remind people that we are still committed to your safety.

"If you or someone you know might be at risk, please get in touch. We will help."

An official performance report will be presented at the Scottish Police Authority’s Policing Performance Committee on Thursday, May 28.