Belleville’s mayor is praising the city’s police service after the release of recent Crime Severity Index numbers from Statistics Canada.
That CSI report shows Belleville had one of the largest decreases in the country at 20%, followed by Saugenay, Quebec at 12% and Peterborough at 10%.
While the Belleville Census Metropolitan Area also includes Quinte West, Stirling-Rawdon and Tyendinaga Township, Mayor Mitch Panciuk says the report is proof that the BPS is taking the required steps needed to make Belleville the safest community in the province.
Here is the full statement released by the mayor and the City of Belleville:
The City of Belleville was pleased to note Stats Canada’s recently released 2018 Statistics for Police-reported crime, as measured by the crime rate and the Crime Severity Index (CSI), sited Belleville as having the largest decrease in the CSI (-20%), followed by Saguenay (-12%) and Peterborough (-10%). The Belleville Census Metropolitan Area also includes Quinte West, Stirling-Rawdon and Tyendinaga.
“I believe this report supports the steps that have been taken by Belleville Police Service to make Belleville the safest community in Ontario. It demonstrates their philosophy that – we’re here, we’re involved and we’re ensuring Belleville is a safe, inclusive community where we’re all proud to live. Their diligent enforcement will increase the number of charges and convictions, which in turn decreases the number of incidents. It is with great pride I see our City working together to make Belleville safe for everyone.”
