Devon and Cornwall police have achieved a fall of nearly ten per cent in crime during the summer... compared to the same three months last year.
And there was a reduction of nearly 12 per cent in crimes such as theft and violence.
Police analysed their previous call-outs to see where the worst crime was ... and then sent officers out to those areas.
Devon teenager charged with murder
19-year-old Layton Randle to appear at court
Dramatic bedroom window rescue of flood-hit resident
Andy Matthews and his dog were evacuated from East Devon home
Storm damage to West Hoe Pier could cost extra £200,000
West Hoe Pier was hit "at most vulnerable" stage
Storm Chandra causes disruption across Devon
School closures and travel chaos across county
Devon demands government cash for storm repairs
Calls for more flood defence
Two arrested after body found in Plymouth waters
Teenagers questioned on suspicion of murder
