The Home Affairs Minister says residents should be proud of the Island’s low crime rate.
Juan Watterson was speaking after recorded crime fell by a further six per cent in the 12 months up to the end of March.
Island crime was already at a record 30 year low.
He says while it’s easy to criticise statistics, the figures reflect the public’s confidence.
The Chief Constable’s report will go before Tynwald this month.

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