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TAMWORTH RETAIL THEFT UP 54 PER CENT

The New England and North West has followed the state trend in the latest crime statistics report, showing a drop in incidents across a number of major crimes.

In the 24 months leading up to September this year, the Liverpool Plains showed a 30 per cent decrease in malicious damage to properties.

While Moree experienced a near 40 per cent drop in indecent assault matters.

However Tamworth’s incidents of retail theft has jumped 54 per cent, prompting a warning from Police Minister Troy Grant, for shop owners to review security.

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