Crime figures for the Isle of Man should in future be published in the Chief Constable's report - so crime trends are clear for all to see.
That call from Dudley Butt MLC (pictured), who asked the Home Affairs Minister for a breakdown of crime statistics in Tynwald this week.
He was told cases of wounding and assualt rose significantly in 2007 - compared to the previous year.
The number of GBH cases fell - but there were striking increases in cases of actual bodily harm and common assault.
Mr Butt says alcohol fuels this type of crime - and it's becoming a problem - even though there's a strong perception people believe the Island is a safe place (audio file attached):
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