A Nottingham trader said crime is "destroying" his business as officers crack down on shoplifting and burglaries. Officers are targeting the Clifton area after an increase in burglary and shoplifting offences at the end of last year.
Recent data also reveals that Clifton has recorded the highest number of crime reports when compared to the other areas in the city. Latest available figures, compiled by police.uk, show there were 281 reports of crime in Clifton for the month of January alone.
The area recorded 102 reports of violence and sexual offences, and 57 reports of shoplifting. Gibi Varghese, who works at a family-run business in the town centre, has told of his experience in the area.
