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6:00 AM March 13, 2021
Suffolk s police and crime commissioner said he was appalled that criminals used the pandemic to exploit vulnerability for gain
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Cybercrime increased by more than a third in 2020 as criminals tried to capitalise on various aspects of the Covid-19 crisis.
Suffolk police dealt with 36.7% more incidents than on average across the previous three years, according to the most recent figures.
The number of crimes increased from an average of 1,409 in 2017-19 to a total of 1,926 in the year of the pandemic. Meanwhile, the overall solved rate fell from 11.2% of crimes on average to 9.8% last year.
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Victims of sexual violence reminded they are not alone
Victims of sexual abuse and violence are being reminded they are not alone as the national lockdown to combat the pandemic continues.
They are being urged to speak out as Suffolk Constabulary supports Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week to raise awareness and offer advice.
Specialist providers of support to victims and survivors of sexual violence across Suffolk are teaming up and calling on organisations, individuals and agencies across the county to join them in saying ‘Suffolk says that all forms of sexual violence are not ok’.
Anyone can suffer from sexual abuse or sexual violence – age, gender, sexual orientation, social status, race or religion are no barrier. Raising awareness of this ‘hidden harm’ is a priority for police and partners.
Suffolk's police and crime commissioner has said he shares the concerns of a report detailing the "very serious" court case backlog in England and Wales.
Suffolk's police and crime commissioner has said he shares the concerns of a report detailing the "very serious" court case backlog in England and Wales.