According to the, âRedding Police Departmentâ, our small town of Redding has slowly risen in reported violent robberies as well as property burglary. (Crime Statistics)
In 2009 there was a reported 83 violent robberies and in just three short years that number has grown to an astonishing 131 with a growth of 31 percent. However, the reported property burglaries in 2009 stood just shy of 800 at 784 with a growth of 32.30 percent three years later at 1,088 in 2012. Combined there is an average growth of 31.65 percent in three years; this causes great concern for Reddingâs community.
Here are some helpful tips that may help prevent crime in your area.
- Stay alert be aware of your surroundings at all times.
- Pay attention especially while using ATM machines.
- Stay in well-lit areas at night and avoid walking alone.
- Have your keys in hand while walking out to your vehicle.
- Keep the areas around your home well-lit at night.
- Remember to set your alarm at all times home and vehicle.
- Keep valuables out of sight not to tempt any thiefâs.
- Keep doors locked at all times even while at home.
While crime has risen on an average of 10 percent per year in Redding, California; there are many precautions that can be taken. As a leader in surveillance technology World Telecom & Surveillance, Inc. would be pleased to help assist Reddingâs Local businesses in taking precautions to prevent growing crime.
York, Stacy. âCrime Statistics.â Reddingpolice.org. updated as needed. Tuesday 21 May 2013. http://reddingpolice.org/crimestatistics.html