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Violent crime reduces in York by 55% when comparing 2007 to 2009
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Published by the Minster FM News Team at 5:08pm 14th September 2009. (Updated at 6:29pm 15th September 2009)
North Yorkshire Police's Operation ALTN8 has been hailed a success as violent crime has been halved in York city centre.
Since it was launched in June high-visibility police patrols have helped reduce drink and drug related harm.
The stats compare the last three months with the same period from 2007, showing a drop from 155 violent crimes to 69.
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