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City centre crime on the decrease

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:01:02 GMT

Crime in Belfast city centre has dropped by 11 percent over the last six months, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest PSNI figures.

Elderly woman robbed at her home

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:55:46 GMT

Police are appealing for information following a distraction burglary in Newtownabbey.

Scooter thefts on the increase: PSNI

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:02:24 GMT

Police have warned of an increase in the number of thefts of motorcycles/scooters in north and west Belfast.

Cannabis seized as PSNI confirm drugs success

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:17 GMT

Police in Newtownabbey have seized cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £32,000 following the planned search of a house in the Hillview Park area.

Robbery appeal

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:57:26 GMT

Detectives at Musgrave Street are appealing for information following an armed robbery that occurred in the Upper Lisburn Road last week.

Transit van robbed on Crumlin Road

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:55:51 GMT

Police have made an appeal for witnesses following the robbery of a cash in transit van on the Crumlin Road last week.

Secure your property

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:43:37 GMT

Police in north and west Belfast are asking residents to take a moment to consider the security of their homes to ensure they do not end up the victim of a burglary.

Disturbance appeal

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:50:37 GMT

Police in Newtownabbey are investigating an incident which occurred during the early hours of October 11.

School watch support

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:49:16 GMT

Police in north and west Belfast are appealing for the whole community to support the ‘School Watch’ initiative and help protect local schools over the Halloween break.

A Fresher approach to crime against students

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:06:47 GMT

Police in Belfast are keen to prevent students falling victim to criminal activity with the help of a new initiative.

Burglary appeal

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:41:21 GMT

Police are appealing for information following a burglary at the home of an elderly lady in the Beverley Street area of north Belfast last week.

Business premises robbed

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:21:25 GMT

Police are appealing for witnesses after the robbery of business premises in the Ann Street area of Belfast city centre last week.

Man arrested over 2004 attack

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:44:35 GMT

Detectives investigating the murder of 55-year-old Stephen Nelson who was attacked outside a hotel in Newtownabbey in September 2004 arrested a man in the Newtownabbey area on Tuesday morning.

Mallusk burglary

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:40:54 GMT

Police were called to reports of a burglary at a house in the Hydepark Road area of Mallusk on Wednesday, September 3.

Animals on the loose

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:39:23 GMT

Police in Newtownabbey are working to locate the owners of three horses and a foal.

Racial attack in Rathcoole

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:52:45 GMT

Police in Newtownabbey are appealing for information following a series of racial incidents in the Rathcoole estate.

Police mystery shopper warning

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:51:22 GMT

Police are warning of a new financial scam that has raised its head in a number of places across Northern Ireland.

Clamp down on untaxed cars

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:47:26 GMT

Over 160 unlicensed vehicles have been clamped or recovered so far in a joint PSNI/Driver & Vehicle Agency operation.

Policing concerns in new DPP surveys highlighted

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:42:18 GMT

Young people causing a nuisance, underage drinking and vandalism have come out as the Ards area’s biggest policing concerns, according to the results of a new survey.

Police urge vigilance following burglaries

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:39:26 GMT

Police in north Belfast are investigating a number of recent incidents.

Outreach programme for ethnic minorities

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:32:00 GMT

An awareness campaign to reduce the level of crime in Belfast with an outreach programme to all ethnic minorities has been launched.

Helmet campaign targets local kids

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:39:18 GMT

Police in north and west Belfast are participating in a UK-wide campaign which rewards children who are spotted wearing a helmet whilst cycling.

City centre patrol scheme extended

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:18:48 GMT

The Belfast City Centre Beat initiative, which provides two officers to patrol Belfast City Centre, has been extended for a further year.

Reduce the crime risk

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:47:10 GMT

With the start of the long summer holidays, most schools right across Newtownabbey are likely to be vacant over the months of July and August.

PSNI to tackle summer public drinking problem

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:37:55 GMT

The PSNI has announced that as part of a wider strategy to tackle the issue of misuse of alcohol, it will be taking a robust approach to underage drinking and on street drinking at public events this summer.